Compton electric heaters and appliances - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Lucien Nunes · 4th Dec 2022, 8:35 pm

The John Compton Organ Company made both pipe and electronic organs, which in itself was something of a rarity. But, after WW2, during which they had been mainly engaged with war work including components for RADAR, they seemed to have attempted to diversify, perhaps to make use of some of the leftovers from the war work.

A new company, the Compton Engineering Co. Ltd, was formed, and below is an advert taken from the August 1947 edition of 'The Electrician' showing their convector heater. They also made theatre lighting consoles for Strand, but the circumstances of that collaboration are well understood and documented. There was also an attempt at diversification in the late 1960s, having been bought out by another engineering firm, resulting in the manufacture of caravan parts, no less.

But has anyone seen one of these heaters, or any other non-organ product of the Compton Engineering Co. Ltd?

Lucien Nunes · 19th Jan 2023, 5:47 pm

Adding a picture of another style of Compton heater as a memory jogger. Anyone seen this distinctive design?

4th Dec 2022, 8:35 pm	#1
Lucien Nunes Rest in Peace Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London, UK. Posts: 2,508	Compton electric heaters and appliances The John Compton Organ Company made both pipe and electronic organs, which in itself was something of a rarity. But, after WW2, during which they had been mainly engaged with war work including components for RADAR, they seemed to have attempted to diversify, perhaps to make use of some of the leftovers from the war work. A new company, the Compton Engineering Co. Ltd, was formed, and below is an advert taken from the August 1947 edition of 'The Electrician' showing their convector heater. They also made theatre lighting consoles for Strand, but the circumstances of that collaboration are well understood and documented. There was also an attempt at diversification in the late 1960s, having been bought out by another engineering firm, resulting in the manufacture of caravan parts, no less. But has anyone seen one of these heaters, or any other non-organ product of the Compton Engineering Co. Ltd? Attached Thumbnails

19th Jan 2023, 5:47 pm	#2
Lucien Nunes Rest in Peace Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London, UK. Posts: 2,508	Re: Compton electric heaters and appliances Adding a picture of another style of Compton heater as a memory jogger. Anyone seen this distinctive design? Attached Thumbnails