In article , Bill Wright
> scribeth thus
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> >UnsteadyKen wrote:
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> >> I currently use a vertical 1/2 wave dipole made from split coax taped
> >> to a stick as shown here:
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>> (I made those as a back up for when our communal distribution system
> >> conked out as it did regularly, turned out to be a neighbour unpluggin= g
> >> the distribution amp to charge her mobility buggy in the stairwell:-) >
> >It isn't just the scooters. "I just wanted to vac up the hall, and I
> >forgot to put it back. Ohhh I am sorry." I always tell the culprit they
> >will be charged 500 for the call-out. Then I offer them a way out. "If
> >you make me a cuppa I'll tell the management agency it's their own fault
> >for having the system connected to an ordinary electric point with no > >label on it."
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> >Of course the system should be on a supply that can't be interrupted by
> >dizzy old dames.
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> >Bill
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> Went to a prospective customer who wanted to upgrade a large radio
> system that was seemingly non to reliable.
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> Whilst there the tea lady came in unplugged the radio to plug in the
> kettle made the tea .. and then left the room with the radio system > unplugged;!...
> --
> Tony Sayer
The problem is that too many electricians seem to think that switched
13A square-pin sockkets are the only type that is allowed. Round-pin sockets to BS 546 are often more appropriate for fixed or stationary appliances, and deter misuse of the installation.