Re: Slightly OT. Heat and a Bench Light ...

Dave Plowman (News) wrote:

In article <g4qgao$7o0$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
N_Cook <diverse@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
One general thing to be aware of these Anglepoise lamps. Well the
stronger , older , all metal ones. Make sure all the little rubber
grommets are present and correct, not perished, at each of the
channel holes that the mains cable passes through.

If it's old enough it will have silk covered rubber cable too - which
perishes.

Yes mine did ! That was one of the reasons that I used cotton braided
electric iron flex as the first replacement. I found it less durable
than the original.

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Best Regards:
Baron.
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