mains utility set - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

retroaudio · 5th Jan 2009, 11:07 pm

I have one of these with damaged speaker cloth. I was thinking of retrieving it from the loft and replacing the cloth. However I think the knobs are wrong they are made of a discoloured matt brittle substance that does not look like bakelite and I was wondering how many types of knob and knob variations the wartime manufacturers used so that hopefully I can improve the appearance of the set if the right knobs come along.

alex

chipp1968 · 5th Jan 2009, 11:51 pm

Find out who made it. Ekco or Ultra for example.As they often use the knob types of the manufacturer.

Paul_RK · 6th Jan 2009, 12:18 am

Yes - is there a code at the back of the chassis? (U followed by a one- or two-digit number)? Dozens of different types of knobs were used on these sets: as chipp says, very often they were ones the set's manufacturer had been using for their own production models around the beginning of the war.

Paul

Darren-UK · 6th Jan 2009, 1:46 am

Here is a list of WCR manufacturer codes. As has been said, if you determine the origin of your set from this you may be able to find some appropriate knobs.

Station X · 6th Jan 2009, 12:53 pm

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retroaudio · 11th Jan 2009, 11:14 pm

Hi for info.

I have checked mine and it syas UG8 which would indicate phillips lamps

5th Jan 2009, 11:07 pm	#1
retroaudio Pentode Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cairneyhill, Fife, UK. Posts: 135	mains utility set I have one of these with damaged speaker cloth. I was thinking of retrieving it from the loft and replacing the cloth. However I think the knobs are wrong they are made of a discoloured matt brittle substance that does not look like bakelite and I was wondering how many types of knob and knob variations the wartime manufacturers used so that hopefully I can improve the appearance of the set if the right knobs come along. alex

5th Jan 2009, 11:51 pm	#2
chipp1968 Rest in Peace Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somerset, UK. Posts: 2,356	Re: mains utility set Find out who made it. Ekco or Ultra for example.As they often use the knob types of the manufacturer.

6th Jan 2009, 12:18 am	#3
Paul_RK Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fakenham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 4,259	Re: mains utility set Yes - is there a code at the back of the chassis? (U followed by a one- or two-digit number)? Dozens of different types of knobs were used on these sets: as chipp says, very often they were ones the set's manufacturer had been using for their own production models around the beginning of the war. Paul

6th Jan 2009, 1:46 am	#4
Darren-UK Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 4,061	Re: mains utility set Here is a list of WCR manufacturer codes. As has been said, if you determine the origin of your set from this you may be able to find some appropriate knobs.

6th Jan 2009, 12:53 pm	#5
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 21,289	Re: mains utility set One post moved to a new thread here:- https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=36031 Please stay on topic. __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Reach for your meter before you reach for your soldering iron.

11th Jan 2009, 11:14 pm	#6
retroaudio Pentode Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cairneyhill, Fife, UK. Posts: 135	Re: mains utility set Hi for info. I have checked mine and it syas UG8 which would indicate phillips lamps