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Old 24th Feb 2018, 11:39 am   #38
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Default Re: Lamp adapter query.

Mmmmm! I was born in 1948 when adapters, maybe not quite so many as illustrated were common place in houses that did not possess any socket outlets or power points as they were known.

Even in the late 1960's I encounters many.

This picture took a bit of setting up. All the BC adapters had to be switched on and most were unmarked. With 240V applied the 1930 lamp was too bright for photography but a reduction to 80V produced a fair result.

I await the visit from the plug police to confiscate my treasures.

Just a serious note. I used to sell most of the adapters and two pin plugs shown in the picture. The rep from WELCO ELECTRIC collected all the types that were banned due to the new regulations. They were of course credited to my account. I cannot remember the date, possibly 1980? Regards, John.
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