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28th Apr 2010, 11:47 am | #1 |
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After quite a lengthy discussion, we’ve decided to create this section on the forum.
There were a few reasons for this approach:
What are not allowed:
Remember that for quite a few of these things there will be forums or website that are specific and might be a better approach than posting a thread on here, so worth a Google first. Last edited by Station X; 17th Feb 2011 at 11:29 pm. Reason: 10 post limit removed. |
28th Apr 2010, 11:51 am | #2 |
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Great idea Paul. I'm interested in that stuff too.
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28th Apr 2010, 12:41 pm | #3 |
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Very useful section Paul. I remember a discussion about a possible clock related section some years ago. This will help those of us whose collections go beyond the electronic arena.
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28th Apr 2010, 1:24 pm | #4 |
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Great idea but I am a little concerned about allowing mechanical clocks in. I do fear the vintage electronic nature of the forum could, easilly, be overtaken by watch and clock enthusiasts
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28th Apr 2010, 1:51 pm | #5 |
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At last! A place to talk about my Hoover 1100 washing machine
It dates from about the mid 80's and my guess is that it was built in the Hoover factory at Merthyr Tydfil. It has a large turret and a couple of buttons to choose the "program": no degree in programming needed! Vintage electronics is not just confined 405TV's, DAC90's and Avometers. People may want to talk about their old hairdryers, doorbells, mains plugs and sockets etc. etc. A great addition to this growing forum. |
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It's worked with 'Modern Technology'; we no longer have people joining just to get help with a dead LCD telly only to vanish forever once it's dealt with. Regards, Kat |
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28th Apr 2010, 4:40 pm | #7 |
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This is a really good idea, I look forwards to reading stuff on here
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As a (biased) horologist, I don't think there is too much fear of that; as well as what Kat says, I (and probably others like me) know of many far better places to discuss anything extensive regarding purely mechanical clocks. The same will apply to other subjects - we're really testing the water just now.
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28th Apr 2010, 5:51 pm | #9 |
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The section is really for vintage technology collectors to ALSO discuss other items in their collections. It is not intended to be an alternative to the specialised forums that exist for collectors of those items.
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28th Apr 2010, 6:16 pm | #10 |
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And it will, of course, be moderated as assiduously as the rest of the forum.
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28th Apr 2010, 7:22 pm | #11 |
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Thanks for the replies
Now, as luck would have it, I could do with a part for one of my clocks. Do I post a request in this section or in the "Sets and Parts Wanted" section? TIA David |
28th Apr 2010, 7:42 pm | #12 |
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Speaking as one who has another interest - electrical impulse clock systems (I have 20+ master clocks on my walls.....), I think it is a great idea.
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28th Apr 2010, 9:00 pm | #13 |
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We are discussing this in the mods area now and will answer once it's been agreed.
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28th Apr 2010, 10:27 pm | #14 |
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I think this is a good idea, although I wonder about a couple of the criteria, especially the 'domestic' one. For example, impulse clocks were not normally used domestically and would therefore be excluded, hence kept apart from other kinds of clock discussed here. Violet-ray and diathermy sets were electrical / electronic and found in the home, yet would be caught by the 'medical' exclusion (perhaps there's a reason for this particular one that I haven't figured out.)
Is it the intention that these and other similar 'crossover' items should be discussed under the 'general vintage technology' heading? Lucien |
28th Apr 2010, 10:34 pm | #15 |
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The general approach we intend to adopt is to avoid being too prescriptive. Anything that's vintage and found in the home or small office is likely to be OK, but the mods will remove anything that they think is unacceptable. We're hoping that the section will be used by longstanding members who are able to exercise a bit of common sense.
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29th Apr 2010, 12:31 pm | #16 |
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Also as noted in red in the first post here, the list is likely to vary over time as we see how the section works in practice.
So just follow Paul's suggestion above and we should be fine. |
30th Apr 2010, 11:34 am | #17 |
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I just clicked on "New Posts" and saw this thread and wondered why I'd never noticed it before. Now I know Great idea.
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4th Jul 2010, 10:00 pm | #18 |
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This is great Paul because I'm in to other electrical stuff. Things like old batteries, torches and lamps as well as radio so this is a great idea.
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26th Jul 2010, 7:26 pm | #19 |
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It's a great idea. Just like vintage radios TV's etc old electrical appliances are fascinating. Some are a joy to look at and use and are usually well built, unlike their modern day counterparts with their built in obsolescence.
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26th Jul 2010, 10:29 pm | #20 |
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It is a great idea. I only have to older household items that I resued after members of the family were about to throw them out, ones an old set of Christmas tree lights the other is a small electric fire. I shall be making some postings later.
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