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    Old House Mystery: 6-Bell Servants’ Call Box – 2 Still Missing, Any Ideas?

    Hi all, I’m hoping someone here might have some experience or ideas with old servant bell systems. Our house dates back to the 1600s, and in the kitchen we still have the original bell indicator box with six flags (see photos below). The system still partly works — the push buttons in the...
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    • antique electrics bell indicator call bell system electrical help house restoration victorian electrics vintage wiring wiring advice
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    • Forum: Electrics UK
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    Vintage Dimmer Superswitch Type 8220 Made in UK, what terminals?

    I have an unused vintage dimmer made in England by Superswitch Electrics Ltd, Camberley, Surrey. The device is called a Superswitch Type 8220, 40-200W, 240VAC. It is fitted with an internal neon indicator. The dial turns anticlockwise until the point where it clicks (presumably OFF) and there is...
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    • dimmer terminals f superswitch 8220 superswitch england vintage dimmer vintage wiring
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Trade Talk
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