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Old 7th Apr 2021, 9:37 am   #57
Barnjet
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Default Re: Ekco A274 - Project No 2

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Originally Posted by paulsherwin View Post
Don't spend a lot of money on it without thinking it through. The radio will work perfectly well without a magic eye.
Good point Paul, I don't want to over-gild the lily.

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Originally Posted by Nickthedentist View Post
A non working but glowing replica might be another option.
I think mine was one of these: https://www.tubes-store.com/product_...?products_id=5
Thanks, Nick, a possible alternative, but still the best part of £20. Under consideration. I need to focus on the cabinet first, as a fair amount of the veneer edge trim is missing.

BTW - I notice you did a "soak" test on your set. What does that entail and why do it?

thanks
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