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Humboldt Meeker Burner

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Meeker burners function the exact same way as Bunsen burners except that they are used for objects that require a wider flame base. The Meeker burner can produce more heat than a Bunsen burner and features a distinctive wire screen over the flame.

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  • 8.625 in. H x 4.375 in. W x 4.375 in. D
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  • (Ring around top) "HUMBOLDT MFG. CO."
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Science History Institute. Humboldt Meeker Burner. Photograph, 2016. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/jq085k064.

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