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Old 30th Aug 2007, 8:17 am   #51
Mike Phelan
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Default Re: Vintage radio safety

More or less my thoughts, Sean.

I think this sums it up and is the real crux of the matter:
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Originally Posted by Sean
There is nothing unsafe regarding the use of line cord as a dropper, providing common sense is used, checking for faulty insulation, and stiffness, usually if the cable has been bundled up tight then the cable will have suffered.
As is this:
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Originally Posted by Chris
[ ... ] accidental shorts from untidy workmanship could easily cause a dangerous explosion [ ... ]
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