24-02-2018, 08:46 AM
Hi.
Whether adding sleeving to the busbars would effect the sets performance is debatable. The construction is such that these "wires" are rigid and also when the chassis is boxed up in the cabinet, out of harms way.
Today we now rely on the HSE rules, have RCD trips and other safety devices which are there for our safety. The sad thing is we now rely far too much on these devices and take it for granted, same with modern cars with airbags etc. We now rely on technology rather than common sense.
I don't have issues with old sets, I know not to poke with fingers at unknown parts etc and I respect high voltages.
At the end of the day the set is 80 years old, it's done its job without killing anyone so why change it now?
Whether adding sleeving to the busbars would effect the sets performance is debatable. The construction is such that these "wires" are rigid and also when the chassis is boxed up in the cabinet, out of harms way.
Today we now rely on the HSE rules, have RCD trips and other safety devices which are there for our safety. The sad thing is we now rely far too much on these devices and take it for granted, same with modern cars with airbags etc. We now rely on technology rather than common sense.
I don't have issues with old sets, I know not to poke with fingers at unknown parts etc and I respect high voltages.
At the end of the day the set is 80 years old, it's done its job without killing anyone so why change it now?
