Denco Cans - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

jim_jobe · 18th Dec 2014, 9:33 pm

Does anyone know a source of the sort of aluminium cans that Denco coils used to come in?

Cobaltblue · 18th Dec 2014, 9:46 pm

35mm film canisters?

Cheers

Mike T

Phil G4SPZ · 18th Dec 2014, 10:41 pm

They were of similar design, but rather larger I think than 35mm film cans, although films came in plastic pots rather than metal cans by the time I took up 35mm photography!

If you only need one or two genuine Denco cans I may have a couple spare.

jim_jobe · 18th Dec 2014, 11:06 pm

You have a pm Phil!

Phil G4SPZ · 19th Dec 2014, 12:29 am

PM received and replied to, Jim. Three cans will be on their way to you tomorrow.

I've reviewed my little collection of Denco coils, in cans, and it transpires that two different sizes of can were used, a larger one for the earlier Octal-based coils and a smaller can (very similar to a 35mm film can) for the later DP (dual purpose, valve/transistor) coils with B9A bases.

I gather that Denco coils have become rather collectable these days! I'm hanging on to my four Green DP coils for when I get round to rebuilding the 2-valve receiver that started me off in this great hobby in my schoolboy days.

jim_jobe · 19th Dec 2014, 10:45 am

Yes Phil, hang on to your green coils. I bid for three of these on eBay earlier this year and they sold finally for ninety odd quid! (Not to me I might add!).

G0HZU_JMR · 19th Dec 2014, 12:14 pm

£90! I think I have quite a few of these coils up in the loft somewhere. I think I bought all the ones used in the RA Penfold book about SW receivers for beginners about 35 yrs ago. eg all the green ones plus a few yellow and red flavours. They weren't easy to find even in those days so maybe that's why they fetch big money today.

I'll look upon them as an investment from now on...

Cobaltblue · 19th Dec 2014, 1:46 pm

I think the reason they are so popular is because they are so "Visual"

Also they are part of most of us who built Radios from the books and Magazines of the 60's and 70's

I have collected quite a number and some have been with me since my teens.

The last ones I bought new were from Maplin a yellow 3T and Blue 3T in the late 1980's for a project in the Maplin magazine (Electronics)

Cheers

Mike T

jim_jobe · 19th Dec 2014, 7:17 pm

They certainly weave their own mystique!

Skywave · 19th Dec 2014, 7:27 pm

It's a very long time since I last saw a Denco coil - of any colour. So, Litz be seeing 'em, please!

Al.

Cobaltblue · 19th Dec 2014, 7:52 pm

Most of my coils are in Poole, however there is this picture showing 3 of my coils in the Gibson Superhet.

See this thread

Cheers

Mike T

jim_jobe · 19th Dec 2014, 8:47 pm

And another one.

jim_jobe · 19th Dec 2014, 8:50 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobaltblue

See this thread

That's an interesting looking thread Mike - how did I miss it?

18th Dec 2014, 9:33 pm	#1
jim_jobe Heptode Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ripon, N.Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 782	Denco Cans Does anyone know a source of the sort of aluminium cans that Denco coils used to come in?

18th Dec 2014, 9:46 pm	#2
Cobaltblue Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Exeter, Devon and Poole, Dorset UK. Posts: 6,865	Re: Denco Cans 35mm film canisters? Cheers Mike T __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life or at least they used to Mike T BVWS member. www.cossor.co.uk

18th Dec 2014, 10:41 pm	#3
Phil G4SPZ Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 4,748	Re: Denco Cans They were of similar design, but rather larger I think than 35mm film cans, although films came in plastic pots rather than metal cans by the time I took up 35mm photography! If you only need one or two genuine Denco cans I may have a couple spare. __________________ Phil Optimist [n]: One who is not in possession of the full facts

18th Dec 2014, 11:06 pm	#4
jim_jobe Heptode Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ripon, N.Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 782	Re: Denco Cans You have a pm Phil!

19th Dec 2014, 12:29 am	#5
Phil G4SPZ Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 4,748	Re: Denco Cans PM received and replied to, Jim. Three cans will be on their way to you tomorrow. I've reviewed my little collection of Denco coils, in cans, and it transpires that two different sizes of can were used, a larger one for the earlier Octal-based coils and a smaller can (very similar to a 35mm film can) for the later DP (dual purpose, valve/transistor) coils with B9A bases. I gather that Denco coils have become rather collectable these days! I'm hanging on to my four Green DP coils for when I get round to rebuilding the 2-valve receiver that started me off in this great hobby in my schoolboy days. __________________ Phil Optimist [n]: One who is not in possession of the full facts

19th Dec 2014, 10:45 am	#6
jim_jobe Heptode Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ripon, N.Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 782	Re: Denco Cans Yes Phil, hang on to your green coils. I bid for three of these on eBay earlier this year and they sold finally for ninety odd quid! (Not to me I might add!).

19th Dec 2014, 12:14 pm	#7
G0HZU_JMR Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK. Posts: 3,077	Re: Denco Cans £90! I think I have quite a few of these coils up in the loft somewhere. I think I bought all the ones used in the RA Penfold book about SW receivers for beginners about 35 yrs ago. eg all the green ones plus a few yellow and red flavours. They weren't easy to find even in those days so maybe that's why they fetch big money today. I'll look upon them as an investment from now on... __________________ Regards, Jeremy G0HZU

19th Dec 2014, 1:46 pm	#8
Cobaltblue Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Exeter, Devon and Poole, Dorset UK. Posts: 6,865	Re: Denco Cans I think the reason they are so popular is because they are so "Visual" Also they are part of most of us who built Radios from the books and Magazines of the 60's and 70's I have collected quite a number and some have been with me since my teens. The last ones I bought new were from Maplin a yellow 3T and Blue 3T in the late 1980's for a project in the Maplin magazine (Electronics) Cheers Mike T __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life or at least they used to Mike T BVWS member. www.cossor.co.uk

19th Dec 2014, 7:17 pm	#9
jim_jobe Heptode Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ripon, N.Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 782	Re: Denco Cans They certainly weave their own mystique!

19th Dec 2014, 7:27 pm	#10
Skywave Rest in Peace Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chard, South Somerset, UK. Posts: 7,457	Re: Denco Cans It's a very long time since I last saw a Denco coil - of any colour. So, Litz be seeing 'em, please! Al.

19th Dec 2014, 7:52 pm	#11
Cobaltblue Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Exeter, Devon and Poole, Dorset UK. Posts: 6,865	Re: Denco Cans Most of my coils are in Poole, however there is this picture showing 3 of my coils in the Gibson Superhet. See this thread Cheers Mike T Attached Thumbnails __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life or at least they used to Mike T BVWS member. www.cossor.co.uk

19th Dec 2014, 8:47 pm	#12
jim_jobe Heptode Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ripon, N.Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 782	Re: Denco Cans And another one. Attached Thumbnails