Dials of Destiny
This is just a small selection of the dials we have for you to hire. We supply a huge variety of shape and size dial and have many series of multiples or similars. If you wish to mount them within a control panel or have them linked up with tube and cable we can work […]
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!
Make your own scientific breakthrough with this kit.
From cool old desk lamps, old ledgers, apothecary bottles and drawing equipment to mad scientific instruments in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Take a look at some of the close up images of the items displayed on this classic old constructors desk.
