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Variable Transformer / Renting one in London?

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  • Hi,

    Thanks for all the replies! In response, I'm don't want to open any of them up - I'm aware of the extremely large voltages that CRT TVs can have in them and I'd rather live with the mystery of why they don't work than run the risk of electrocuting myself :)

    The TVs are Rediffision Mk1s from the early 70s so it's perfectly possible that something has perished in them. The guy I bought them from was an ex-TV repairman and it was he who suggested I 'warm them up' with 10v from a variac for 20 mins each.

    I'd found the variacs on RS, what put me off was the price though - the ones with enclosures are £400+ each which is far more than the TVs cost :)


    well you might as well know the fault codes and circuit diagrams then


    they are almost 50 yrs old now (1973)


    http://www.radios-tv.co.uk/?page_id=16567




    PS , what were you thinking of watching?
  • try asking on the Vintage Radio forums

    Ah, looks very useful, thanks!
    PS , what are you thinking of watching?

    That's the second part of the plan :) I have some old games consoles and some VHS players that I'm hoping to get working with them.
  • ideal for watching repeats of ,,,
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    Hi

    In London, when the tube and shops close the voltage goes upto near 250v in some areas, so in the early hours Plug and Pray.

    or

    http://uk.farnell.com/multicomp/mccmv-5e-1/transformer-variable-5a/dp/1824802
    240 in 270 out.


    Daft idea... I have sometimes put in series a lampholder and 60watt lamp to limit the current and voltage, but no more as a 60watt lamp aint available.

    But the idea of a a builders 110v supply may be suitable.
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