Glass Insulators and Porcelain Insulators

Glass insulators were first produced in the 1850's for use with telegraph lines. As technology developed insulators were needed for telephone lines, electric power lines, and other applications. In the mid 1960's a few people began collecting these antique insulators. Today there are over 2000 collectors. Insulator clubs, local and national shows, and good reference books are available.

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*The Greatest Insulator Find

Clubs and Shows:
*National Insulator Association
*Local Clubs
*Show CalendarUpdated 2/2010

Read it Online:
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*Canadian Forum
*Books Online
*Show Reports
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*Taking Care of Your Insulators
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*Insulators and Computers

Reference Material:
*Reference Books
*Magazines
*Publications Reference Library1/2010
*Patent Reference Library
*Insulator Catalogs
*Design Specifications
*Insulator Research Service
*Out of Print Resources

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*Online Contacts
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