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Thyratron  (1952 - 1966)
Strand


Valve Dimming


First system was installed at the National Theatre, Reykjavik in 1949.

Also known as the 'Woods Electronic' after it's inventor.

See Electronic Control For Thyratron for more details of installations. 

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Documents

Electronic Control for Thyratron dimmers
Electronic Control for Thyratron dimmers 
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From Strand Archive
Photo: Thyratron Dimmer Rack
Photo: Thyratron Dimmer Rack 
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From Strand Archive
Thyratron Racks at Reykjavik (courtesy Kevin Theobald)
Thyratron Racks at Reykjavik (courtesy Kevin Theobald) (1950)
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Thyratron Control Report - Riverside 2 (January 1957)
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From Bob Anderson Collection

The Rise and Fall of the Electronic: Strand Electrics Thyratron-based Stage Lighting Dimmer (April 2024)
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From David Bertenshaw Collection
Thyratron Dimmers at Reykjavik
Thyratron Dimmers at Reykjavik (December 2024)
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From Johann Bjarni Collection

Exhibits in the Backstage Heritage Collection


Thyratron Dimmer Rack  
From Jim Laws Collection

Catalogue & Journal Entries for Thyratron in the Backstage Heritage Collection


Reactance Dimmers under development (1945)

The Old Vic (1950)

Electronic Type Dimmer (1953)

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