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Old 21st Jan 2015, 6:38 pm   #80
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Default Re: Technology related anachronisms on TV and in films etc.

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Originally Posted by Phil G4SPZ View Post
They also seem to work in reverse, i.e. turn clockwise to switch 'off'. I often see the same happen with valves (the stopcock type) and water taps.

Errr, don't stopcocks and old style taps normally turn off clockwise as you screw the washer down onto the seat?
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