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4th Feb 2022, 9:30 pm | #21 | |
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Re: 1930 Servant Bell Box Relocation
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Another option would be to use a technique which would have been used when this equipment was new; soldered twisted joints, with heatshrink tubing as a concession to modernity which is superior to insulating tape. PMM |
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8th Feb 2022, 10:26 am | #22 |
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Re: 1930 Servant Bell Box Relocation
Soldered twisted joints wrapped with Blackley tape would be my preferred method.
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8th Feb 2022, 11:31 am | #23 |
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Re: 1930 Servant Bell Box Relocation
Or these Wago connectors, for a minimal-skill, maximum-reliability solution:
https://media.screwfix.com/is/image/...odImageMedium$ or https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Images/..._3/WA2411A.JPG |
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12th Mar 2022, 4:20 pm | #25 | |
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12th Mar 2022, 6:10 pm | #26 |
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Re: 1930 Servant Bell Box Relocation
You can get inline heatshrink and solder cable joiners. Slip one over the wire then make a clean inline twisted joint, position the solder ring in the butt connector over the twisted and wave heat gun or fag lighter. There's even hot melt glue in the mix so the joint is waterproof too!
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17th Mar 2022, 11:10 pm | #27 | |
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26th May 2022, 6:33 pm | #28 |
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Re: 1930 Servant Bell Box Relocation
Hello Graham, I don’t suppose you would consider taking on a paid restoration job of a Victorian servant call box? We have moved into an 1888 house with a working model - but have had to move it due to a kitchen re-design. Our electrician has seen it operate and removed it himself but is advising a restoration clean and repair where needed before he re-sites it. Thank you, Lisa
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27th May 2022, 9:30 am | #29 |
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Re: 1930 Servant Bell Box Relocation
Sorry BakerLady, but I cannot undertake this work as I have too many other commitments.
The electrical side of these units is extremely simple and anyone with basic electrical knowledge should be able to fix any problems. Try posting your request in the Repair and Restoration Services Wanted section of the forums. I recommend including pictures so that any prospective repairers can see what work is involved. I also recommend not sending this item through the post as, without careful packing, the irreplaceable glass is likely to get smashed.
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