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hamid_1 · 15th Nov 2011, 8:41 pm

I would like to join in if possible - is there enough room? Let's hope there won't be heavy snow or ice at that time, that could make travelling difficult.
I have some 1970s-80s portable TVs to swap or give away - not sure if they will be vintage enough for you, though at least they don't take up so much space. I also collect large-screen mono TVs from the same 70s-80s period, so if anyone has one to get rid of, I'll be grateful.
The idea of having a go at fixing stuff sounds appealing. Currently I have a 24" HMV 1500 series set in which the CRT has an intermittent O/C cathode. I've read that it's sometimes possible to re-weld it with a blast of EHT, but I'm not brave enough to try it. Perhaps someone has a bit of experience in fixing this fault, or even a spare 24" tube or set they could donate?

15th Nov 2011, 8:41 pm	#14
hamid_1 Heptode Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks. UK. Posts: 811	Re: Solihull Junk-Swap Jan 7th 2012 I would like to join in if possible - is there enough room? Let's hope there won't be heavy snow or ice at that time, that could make travelling difficult. I have some 1970s-80s portable TVs to swap or give away - not sure if they will be vintage enough for you, though at least they don't take up so much space. I also collect large-screen mono TVs from the same 70s-80s period, so if anyone has one to get rid of, I'll be grateful. The idea of having a go at fixing stuff sounds appealing. Currently I have a 24" HMV 1500 series set in which the CRT has an intermittent O/C cathode. I've read that it's sometimes possible to re-weld it with a blast of EHT, but I'm not brave enough to try it. Perhaps someone has a bit of experience in fixing this fault, or even a spare 24" tube or set they could donate?