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15th Mar 2023, 12:49 am | #1 |
Diode
Join Date: Mar 2023
Location: Devizes, Wiltshire, UK.
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GPO 746 On/Off switch and ringing light
Hey all,
I'm wondering if I can makeshift something which approximates to:
For the on/off switch, I've read the following: https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...d.php?t=141777 I am not certain though what type of switch I'd need, in conjunction with the plastic switch I seemingly can puchase here: https://www.britphone.net/gpo-transp...tton-218-p.asp Is there a complete "kit" I can buy which has the switch assembly as well as the switch itself? If not, is there some other kind of DIY assembly I can try instead? As for the "external light" -- I'm aware of Handset No. 7: https://www.britishtelephones.com/hands7.htm I'm curious if, without that specific handset, but an on/off switch, whether it would be possible to create some external housing, containing a light bulb which would achieve the same thing. Thanks all for your help -- and if there's anything I've not been clear on, please le me know. Otherwise I look forward to your replies and help. Thanks again! Thomas |
15th Mar 2023, 9:48 am | #2 |
Dekatron
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Re: GPO 746 On/Off switch and ringing light
If I understand correctly, you wish to be able to switch ringing between the bell and a light, in which case you will require a switch, locking, change-over. See https://www.britishtelephones.com/switch1.htm for a list of available switches (with some images).
For your external flasher, your best option is probably a small neon with a suitable series resistor connected in place of the ringer when the switch is in the appropriate state.
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15th Mar 2023, 10:00 pm | #3 |
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Re: GPO 746 On/Off switch and ringing light
I have some of those switch 2a if needed.
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16th Mar 2023, 3:11 pm | #4 |
Diode
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