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    Drill Press Purchase

    I also use the Bosch, mainly on wood, and the electronic speed control at the turn of a dial is indeed super convenient. One can then easily set the correct speed for the drill/material - no fiddling with belts etc. I also find the digital depth readout useful although not precision. My use is...
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    Load shedding globes

    There are several makes available, in several power ratings. All produce less light when operating via battery than when operating on mains. Beware that since they house an internal battery, they tend to be larger than a normal globe of similar rating. If you have a fitting with limited space...
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    Load shedding globes

    I have used the Eurolux globes as mentioned by Drifter and found them to be very useful. They seem to last the 2hr "load shed", but sometimes a bit dimmer towards the end of the period. These ones only charge when switched on - clearly stated in the package insert. These have an internal circuit...
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    WIFI during power outages

    Obviously not in the same league as the above, but a very simple solution for my LTE modem is the following powered from any power bank. It works fine for me. https://www.loot.co.za/product/usb-cable-power-boost-line-dc-5v-to-dc-12v-step-up/lwrj-6940-ga00
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    Very interesting

    Perhaps this may assist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umu37m0qUiE The left channel signal is represented by movement perpendicular to the left wall of the groove and similarly for the right channel and wall. This is the Westrax 45/45 degree stereo system.  A mono signal (equal left and...
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    Perseverance safe & sound on Mars

    I clearly remember sitting in the garden with friends looking at the moon with binoculars whilst listening to the first moon landing on radio, yes just radio as in those dark days Nationalist Minister of Posts and Telecomms, Albert Hertzog, had still declared TV to be "verboten". In 1971 I did...
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    The rand is now the world's cheapest major currency

    Indeed...    We know what real meat actually tastes like...    ;D
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    Diabetic Cat

    Sorry to hear that, we also had a diabetic cat a few years ago.  I agree with the advice from El Sid, giving the necessary insulin injections each day as prescribed by the Vet was crucial.  Although we were hesitant about doing it at first, we found that this was actually the easy part - getting...
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    How do you cope with hearing loss if you love music?

    Have a chat with Beethoven...
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    Pipe organ in a school hall

    Thanks for the info regarding the (ex) Durban City Hall organ Stanp, indeed a shame and disgrace that the municipal/political "leadership" in Durban has destroyed such a wonderful musical instrument that could have brought so much pleasure and expanded appreciation of different musical/artistic...
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    Pipe organ in a school hall

    Agreed indeed, amazing instruments that bring the building to life to produce a spacial acoustic presence that totally surrounds you, wonderful. As an ex-resident of Durban, I was so sad to see the once-magnificent pipe organ in the Durban City Hall left to decay by the city council.  Does...
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    They broke my place and stole all my crap

    Sympathy indeed  :(    How frustrating. 
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    Controversial Quad 2805's

    Glad to know you kept your Quads and are now enjoying them Ben.  I had the pleasure of owning ESL63?s some years ago and know what pleasure they can give.  Their lack of colouration and ?boxiness? made voices and instruments so natural and lifelike.  Most of all their imaging on suitably...
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    DIY Power Cable - I may be hallucinating.

    Depends how conducive they are...  ;D
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    Where have all the good times gone ?

    As has been mentioned, just treat opinions as such, nothing more. In the 5 or 6 years I have been following this forum, I have enjoyed the varied and differing opinions expressed, often making one re-assess or at least re-examine one's own view.  I have also learned so much about aspects that I...
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    DIY Power Cable - I may be hallucinating.

    Wholeheartedly agree with chrisc, I have had the same experience several times.  All "plug/socket" and "push-on" connectors need to be cleaned and freshly seated regularly.  It is all too easy to forget about them since often it is inconvenient to access them.
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    What is this for ? : Challenge

    Reading your post again I see you mention only 2 wires to the original connection which means it would not be "Vbe mulitplier" since that would require 3 leads.  It is probably then a transistor connected as a diode (transdiode connection) but still part of the bias setting circuit as mentioned...
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    What is this for ? : Challenge

    It is most likely part of the bias setting circuitry, in the original version it is most likely a transistor connected in a "Vbe multiplier" connection where it has a voltage across it which is a set (adjustable) multiple of Vbe to set the bias current level.  As this is temperature dependent...
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    RIP Rodney Gold - We lost a dear friend today

    So very sad indeed.  Although we never met, it was great to enjoy his huge informative contribution to this forum. He will indeed be missed. My condolences to his family and friends. Huntly
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    Actual pixie dust?

    Don't worry Ingvar, that comment was just tounge-in-cheek, I greatly enjoy this forum.  Just a dig at the unusual chemistry explanations...  ;)
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