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rampartc

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6. the electrilyte is slightly acidic. time alone will eventually eat through the can.

Reply to Marthe48 (Reply #4)

Wed Nov 1, 2023, 03:51 PM

Nov 2023

by the 1980s a lot of stuff that was built in the 1960s was beginning to die. i made a good living replacing those old caps.

in a modern power cord one prong is a little bigger than the other as a "key". if you turn it around it may work?????

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Question about vintage Winker plugs [View all] Marthe48 Oct 2023 OP

A regular lamp should do for you NewLarry Oct 2023 #1

Welcome to DU Marthe48 Oct 2023 #3

so that is what those are! rampartc Oct 2023 #2

About the adapter Marthe48 Oct 2023 #4

the electrilyte is slightly acidic. time alone will eventually eat through the can. rampartc Nov 2023 #6

Trying again before it gets dark Marthe48 Nov 2023 #7

No results tonight Marthe48 Nov 2023 #8

Testubg ab uten the way it is designed to be used is the best bet Warpy Oct 2023 #5

Sorry this update took so long Marthe48 Nov 2023 #9