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rampartc

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2. so that is what those are!

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Mon Oct 30, 2023, 08:23 PM

Oct 2023

i have a few. thought they were some kind of surge suppressor.

1. do not adapt a three prong plug to work in 2 prong extension cord or any other device.
2. if yours are very old they probably have electrolytic capacitors with a life span of, maybe 20 years. beyond economic repair.
3. get rid of the old incandescent lights. leds are cheap and greatly more efficient.

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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