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[Yorkie]

Interesting to note the AC mains frequency range on the voltage selector, which suggests that back in the 30s, they hadn't standardised on 50Hz as it says 40 - 100Hz. The metal rectifier will be doing well if it's still behaving itself Alan, and it will be interesting to see if the smoothers are still OK.

As to Service Data, Paul Stenning still has his DVD (and Valve Data disc) on special offer for a few more days. You can soon recoup your money, and though the freebie BVWS trader sheet discs are better than nothing, the makers' data sheets - for obvious reasons - tend to be much more comprehensive, and some of the ERT ones are good too. It's rather a pity that they use different component numberings between the trader sheets and makers' sheets for the same models.

As to extension reels, I still can't believe I did that! A drill for five minutes is one thing, but a 2KW heater for a couple of hours drawing >8 Amps?

If someone else had done it, I'd be laughing them off the face of the planet. It's no wonder my kids try to stop me climbing ladders and going on the roof!