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Bakelite block caps

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Jeff W.

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08-15-2020, 11:34 AM

Yes! Definitely a new cord. Once they reach 50+ years old, the old insulation gets stiff and brittle, making it easier to crack, break off and short. I always replace the cord. I keep a supply of cloth covered on hand, but for yours, a standard 2-prong will do the job. A new cord will have 1 plug blade grounded (wider) than the other. Wire in the new cord with the thinner blade (hot lead) wired to the on/off switch side.

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Bakelite block caps - by pokey - 08-14-2020, 06:39 PM

RE: Bakelite block caps - by EdHolland - 08-14-2020, 06:48 PM

RE: Bakelite block caps - by pokey - 08-14-2020, 07:09 PM

RE: Bakelite block caps - by LarryFS - 08-14-2020, 07:27 PM

RE: Bakelite block caps - by klondike98 - 08-14-2020, 09:23 PM

RE: Bakelite block caps - by fenbach - 08-14-2020, 11:01 PM

RE: Bakelite block caps - by pokey - 08-15-2020, 06:53 AM

RE: Bakelite block caps - by klondike98 - 08-15-2020, 10:27 AM

RE: Bakelite block caps - by pokey - 08-15-2020, 10:36 AM

RE: Bakelite block caps - by PhilcoPhan1936 - 08-15-2020, 11:34 AM

RE: Bakelite block caps - by fenbach - 08-15-2020, 04:46 PM

RE: Bakelite block caps - by pokey - 08-16-2020, 07:52 AM

RE: Bakelite block caps - by Nathan Slingerland - 08-16-2020, 11:42 AM

RE: Bakelite block caps - by Radioroslyn - 08-23-2020, 01:15 AM

RE: Bakelite block caps - by pokey - 08-23-2020, 09:24 AM

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