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'Bubble and Squeak', etc. 'Bubble and Squeak' aka 'fried leftovers' is perhaps one of the U.K.s (mainly England's) most revolting offerings. It is something which I have never eaten, and I feel ashamed on behalf of my countrymen that you were ever exposed to it!! Perhaps SOME 'traditional'...

'Spotted Dick', etc. Also called 'Spotted Dog' sounds like something which requires a visit to a genito-urinary clinic. ;-) 'Shackleton expedition' (Reply#15). Lead poisoning from poorly soldered cans also put paid to the Franklin Expedition of 1845-8, which was the first British expedition...

'Explain' You are doing much the same as I do each winter. The heater isn't 'heating' the apartment so much as just 'not letting it cool down'. By not letting the fabric of the building cool down initially, the temperature can be (fairly) cheaply maintained. Think of the gas required to simmer...

Non-brush Motor Can someone REALLY be about to make a new Induction Motor washer??? Or does this refer to some sort of stepper / digital hybrid??? Induction motors ROCK!! I would happily pay over the odds for a (high spin speed) 'proper' washer ;) All best Dave T P.S. I'll be looking out...

H-axis T/L machines Henene4 (reply#4) asks whether such things exist... They certainly DID exist. My mother had a Zanussi for many years (I can't find the handbook with the model number, been looking for over an hour!!). Here's a 'thread' which lists a few types (but not the Zanussi)... Thread...

A bit more on Exchange power arrangements 'Wayupnorth' (Reply#31) mentions DC gensets. I think all of ours had been replaced before I took an interest in power arrangements. Before the development of high current silicon rectifiers, some exchanges had large motor-generator sets, while smaller...

An 'aside' on Exchange power arrangements I have no idea what arrangements are/were made for 'power security' on the U.S. telecommunications network, but here in the U.K. all the exchanges built/upgraded during the 'Cold War' era were provided with a Central Battery which could run the...

Wireless 'landline' Sounds like the worst of both worlds, with the advantages of neither. Wireless receiver and transmission loop power provided at the customer's premises (at the customer's expense) and, with no copper connection to the exchange Central Battery, your 'phone will no longer work...

Earth fault Depending on whereabouts in Staffordshire you are (I'm in Stoke, North Staffs.), I would be happy to investgate (and probably cure) your Earth Fault. All best Dave T

Socket 95A and plug - long since forgotten number If anyone wants a few sockets and plugs as shown in Reply#71, I have a few new ones 'in stock'.... Post me a reply. If I get chance, I'll post a few pics of some of my old GPO 'phones. All best Dave T P.S. I also have a few switchboard cords...

U.K. dipswitches, etc. Many older U.K. vehicles had floor dipswitches/dimmers. I was under the impression that it was just for wiring convenience, insofar as it kept most of the high current, heavy gauge wiring out of the dash, and a 'high-current' switch was likely to be 'clunky' for hand...

'Nostalgia Computers' That's probably me, then.... For Internet I use XP sp2. For pretty much EVERYTHING else I use Win 98 or DOS 6.2. As Arbilab says (Reply#27) my 300MHz P2 starts faster than my 'internet' computer, and is a rock solid platform. I couldn't find an 'antivirus' program which...

Dryer conversion Harpon, I have read your post twice, and can't be sure of your exact intent. A 220V induction motor will run at much the same speed at 110/120, but with much less torque available, so it may stall, or fail to start completely (and if it does, it will burn out in seconds (be...

A bit more from the rainy side of the Pond Re: Reply#38 I wasn't aware that wiring regulations were so restrictive Statesside. Here our (ring-main) disribution is fused at 30/32 Amps, so each ring circuit is good for 7kW. It is quite possible to fit a 32A BS4343/CEE17 socket to run heavy loads...

'Two cent's worth' Spin dryers save LOTS of time and money. I wouldn't be without one. My Good Lady and I use a small 'counter top' one for anything which needs drying in a hurry. In my own 'humble opinion' most people overload tumble dryers (vented or condenser). I have found that if a washer...

Wiring in Apartment Buildings @ WashingPowder Thanks for the 'heads up' on the state of your building's wiring. It doesn't surprise me. There are plenty of buildings on this side of the 'Pond' in a similar condition. The incoming main supply and wiring was installed in the days when lighting...

Re: Transformer 'Big' - Not necessarily.... 1/4 Cu ft max... 'Heavy' - Certainly!! (for it's size) My thought on a transformer is that it's a useful piece of kit to have around. Depending on the type bought, it can transform up, down, or 'the same, but isolated'. I'm not sure how common...

Transformer Wouldn't a transformer be the best/easiest option?? No rewiring needed, and useable for any appliance!! :-) I have a nice 7.5kVA 110/120V - 220/240V dual primaries/secondaries.... four 30Amp windings... Transforms either way, or just provides isolation..... Built in the U.S.A. by...

Hydraulique Ahh... So it's a Centre Tap Earth system... 120-0-120 plus Protective Ground. Here we just have Earthed Neutral, 240V phase, and protective ground. It has to be said that yours is (of course) the more flexible system, allowing use of either (or dual) voltage appliances. it certainly...

@ turquoise Dude Not wishing to 'hijack' the thread, but... '4-wire cord'?? I'm fascinated!! Or is it a 'two-tap' type supply (Gnd-Neutral-120-240)??? Surely it can't be two separate earth connections??? Not even our ridiculously overcomplex regulations require that... All best Dave T