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Old 28th Aug 2017, 11:36 am   #24
emeritus
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Default Re: Bakelite Hairdryers

We had one of those cheap ones with a 12V DC motor. When the element went, I connected the motor directly to the mains lead, replaced the plug, and used it when we went camping in our motor caravan, only cold air, but better than nothing. I also made up an adapter for inflating the air bed. Not powerful enough for full inflation, but it meant you only had to blow the last bit yourself.
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