The old tube TV tower.
Sit down and warm up to these old cathode ray tube TV’s. Old and heavy and cool as. Powerhouse stocks a variety of shapes, sizes and colour. John Logie Baird (besides a couple of other scientists from around the world) has a lot to answer for 😉 Stay tuned for more folks!
It’s time to project the right image.
Eumig P8 silent cine projector for 8mm film. This was Eumig’s most popular projector, made between 1954 and 1969. Take a look at some of our other film related items in the images following.
There’s something in the air.
A set of Barographs of various age and in various condition; originally used for recording changes in barometric or atmospheric pressure on a graph. You could of course use it to measure shock waves, sound waves, seismic shock or whatever else you can dream up. 7 available.
Get the right balance with these precision testers.
These are two really unusual original precision torsion balances. They are essentially an equal arm balance that uses horizontal steel bands instead of pivots and bearings to measure precise weight. In this case the Dutch one on the left is for anything up to 25milligrams and the one on the right up to 500milligrams. Clever […]
The blueprint for success.
Along with the industrial equipment we acquire we also salvage smaller items to compliment your sets. We love the history associated with some of our stock items – for instance we have historical papers from a Rotherham man who fixed everything and anything and had the most amazing house full of stuff. From war exemption […]
Everyone needs a Diascope on their desk.
This one is for looking at transparent objects mounted on slides. This illuminated desk top version has an inbuilt measurement screen. Place it with some of our other old equipment to make it look at home in any old laboratory.
Bring out the mad scientist in you.
Here at Powerhouse Props we love to find old scientific gear. We have a wide range of unusual scientific instruments in stock which you can use imaginatively on set. From strange lenses and optical equipment to measuring instruments and stands.
Scope things out.
Have your actors study cells and observe organelles through a cool looking bit of kit. Ideal for old labs, dated medical facilities and ad hoc research solutions. Find that vaccine and save the world!
Three legs are better than two.
If you are looking for some three legged friends we have a great selection to choose from. From heavy industrial instrument bases and camera tripods to lighting legs. Materials and age vary.
The correct load of course
This cool bit of kit reminds us of a slot machine. It has some aesthetically pleasing details and is a pretty chunky industrial instrument.
