Produce 110V at 60cps

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David Segall

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I would like to buy an IBM electric clock from the United States. I
understand that the "modern" ones ran directly from the mains. Is
there an inexpensive way to produce 110V at 60cps, preferably ready
built?
 
"David Segall"
I would like to buy an IBM electric clock from the United States. I
understand that the "modern" ones ran directly from the mains.
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** Be more specific - the above is no information at all.


Is
there an inexpensive way to produce 110V at 60cps, preferably ready
built?
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** No.

Most IBM clocks were mechanical with electric self winders.

Likely work from 110 volts and 50 Hz just fine.




........ Phil
 
On Mon, 15 May 2006 04:17:50 GMT, David Segall <david@nowhere.net>
wrote:

I would like to buy an IBM electric clock from the United States. I
understand that the "modern" ones ran directly from the mains. Is
there an inexpensive way to produce 110V at 60cps, preferably ready
built?
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I assume you mean an "antique" IBM electric clock?

Simplex acquired the clock side of IBM back in 1958 so it would seem
likely that this is what you are referring to. It might be agood idea
to find out as much as you can about your proposed purchase prior to
doing anything just so you know what type of drive system you need.

Start here http://www-03.ibm.com/ibm/history/exhibits/cc/cc_room.html
 
Phil Allison wrote:
"David Segall"

I would like to buy an IBM electric clock from the United States. I
understand that the "modern" ones ran directly from the mains.



** Be more specific - the above is no information at all.



Is
there an inexpensive way to produce 110V at 60cps, preferably ready
built?



** No.

Most IBM clocks were mechanical with electric self winders.

Likely work from 110 volts and 50 Hz just fine.




....... Phil





The older time clocks ran off a synchronos motor but the later ones had
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a more sophisticated setup with a battery back-up. I really don't think
it'd be worth the effort to make it run on "Australian" power.
 
"Friday"
The older time clocks ran off a synchronos motor
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** Why tell me that ? Tell the OP.

It is 100% wrong anyhow.






....... Phil
 
"Phil Allison" <philallison@tpg.com.au> wrote:

"David Segall"

I would like to buy an IBM electric clock from the United States. I
understand that the "modern" ones ran directly from the mains.


** Be more specific - the above is no information at all.
To be very specific
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<http://cgi.ebay.ca/VINTAGE-IBM-SCHOOL-CLOCK-TYPE-A3-77-12-MINERAL-GLASS_W0QQitemZ6628621077QQcategoryZ13859QQssPageNameZWD4VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem>
Is
there an inexpensive way to produce 110V at 60cps, preferably ready
built?


** No.

Most IBM clocks were mechanical with electric self winders.

Likely work from 110 volts and 50 Hz just fine.
Thanks Phil. To ensure that I am buying one of these is there an easy
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way of identifying them?
....... Phil
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Ross Herbert <rherber1@bigpond.net.au> wrote:

On Mon, 15 May 2006 04:17:50 GMT, David Segall <david@nowhere.net
wrote:

I would like to buy an IBM electric clock from the United States. I
understand that the "modern" ones ran directly from the mains. Is
there an inexpensive way to produce 110V at 60cps, preferably ready
built?


I assume you mean an "antique" IBM electric clock?
Yes.

Simplex acquired the clock side of IBM back in 1958 so it would seem
likely that this is what you are referring to. It might be agood idea
to find out as much as you can about your proposed purchase prior to
doing anything just so you know what type of drive system you need.

Start here http://www-03.ibm.com/ibm/history/exhibits/cc/cc_room.html
Thanks Ross but I have already looked there. Compared to IBM's usual
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standard I found it remarkably unhelpful.
 
On Mon, 15 May 2006 16:02:06 GMT, David Segall <david@nowhere.net>
wrote:

Ross Herbert <rherber1@bigpond.net.au> wrote:

On Mon, 15 May 2006 04:17:50 GMT, David Segall <david@nowhere.net
wrote:

I would like to buy an IBM electric clock from the United States. I
understand that the "modern" ones ran directly from the mains. Is
there an inexpensive way to produce 110V at 60cps, preferably ready
built?


I assume you mean an "antique" IBM electric clock?
Yes.

Simplex acquired the clock side of IBM back in 1958 so it would seem
likely that this is what you are referring to. It might be agood idea
to find out as much as you can about your proposed purchase prior to
doing anything just so you know what type of drive system you need.

Start here http://www-03.ibm.com/ibm/history/exhibits/cc/cc_room.html
Thanks Ross but I have already looked there. Compared to IBM's usual
standard I found it remarkably unhelpful.
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However, the info given indicates that the clocks were either spring
or weight driven. This means that dependence on the mains frequency
for a stable time reference is irrelevant. The "electric" part of the
clock probably refers to the method of winding the spring or raising
the counterweight at certain intervals to maintain the clock running
without human involvement.
 
"David Segall"
I would like to buy a POS IBM electric clock from the United States. I
understand that the "modern" ones ran directly from the mains.


** Be more specific - the above is no information at all.

To be very specific
http://cgi.ebay.ca/VINTAGE-IBM-SCHOOL-CLOCK-TYPE-A3-77-12-MINERAL-GLASS_W0QQitemZ6628621077QQcategoryZ13859QQssPageNameZWD4VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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** Wow - what a Pile of Shit !


Is there an inexpensive way to produce 110V at 60cps, preferably
ready built?
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** No.

Piss off troll.


....... Phil
 
"Phil Allison" <philallison@tpg.com.au> wrote:

"David Segall"

I would like to buy a POS IBM electric clock from the United States. I
understand that the "modern" ones ran directly from the mains.


** Be more specific - the above is no information at all.

To be very specific
http://cgi.ebay.ca/VINTAGE-IBM-SCHOOL-CLOCK-TYPE-A3-77-12-MINERAL-GLASS_W0QQitemZ6628621077QQcategoryZ13859QQssPageNameZWD4VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


** Wow - what a Pile of Shit !


Is there an inexpensive way to produce 110V at 60cps, preferably
ready built?



** No.

Piss off troll.


...... Phil
Thanks for the help. In return, here's the definition of an Internet
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troll <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll> so that you can
use it correctly next time.
 
"David Segall"
I would like to buy a POS IBM electric clock from the United States. I
understand that the "modern" ones ran directly from the mains.


** Be more specific - the above is no information at all.

To be very specific
http://cgi.ebay.ca/VINTAGE-IBM-SCHOOL-CLOCK-TYPE-A3-77-12-MINERAL-GLASS_W0QQitemZ6628621077QQcategoryZ13859QQssPageNameZWD4VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem



** Wow - what a fucking Pile of Shit !!!!!!!!!



Is there an inexpensive way to produce 110V at 60cps, preferably
ready built?



** No.

Piss off troll.

Thanks for the help.
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** Go DROP DEAD !!

I supplied you the most competent technical help possible.

Shame such a brainless fucking CUNT like "Sea Gull" did not deserve one bit
of it.



In return, here's the definition of an Internet
troll <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll> so that you can
use it correctly next time.
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** The pigeon hole inhabited by scum like Sea Gull is the " time wasting "
troll.

Seen in plague proportions on any technical NG.

Just are your name sakes are seen all over the place.

Doing just the same thing too.

Dropping little runny poops everywhere.






.......... Phil
 
"Phil Allison" <philallison@tpg.com.au> wrote:
I supplied you the most competent technical help possible.
I totally agree. You almost always provide competent, accurate and
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reliable technical help in response to posts in this group. That is
why I find this style of post from you distressing.
 
"Brenden" <

You can probably pick up a small 12V - 110V AC / 60Hz inverter cheaply
on ebay .....
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** Not one with crystal locked frequency and sine wave output.





......... Phil
 
David,
You can probably pick up a small 12V - 110V AC / 60Hz inverter
cheaply on ebay or through an online store, you'll then need a good 12V
DC source from a power supply or power supply and battery combination.

A bit messy, but you can get the 110V inverter off the shelf and the 12V
power supply off the shelf. The clock will use very little power so
you'll just need enough power at 12V to run the inverter.

Regards,
Brenden Ede


David Segall wrote:
I would like to buy an IBM electric clock from the United States. I
understand that the "modern" ones ran directly from the mains. Is
there an inexpensive way to produce 110V at 60cps, preferably ready
built?
Click to expand...
 
David Segall wrote:
I would like to buy an IBM electric clock from the United States. I
understand that the "modern" ones ran directly from the mains. Is
there an inexpensive way to produce 110V at 60cps, preferably ready
built?
Click to expand...
Yeah, buy a new clock. It'll be even more inexpensive.

geoff
 
On Mon, 15 May 2006 04:17:50 GMT, David Segall <david@nowhere.net>
wrote:

I would like to buy an IBM electric clock from the United States. I
understand that the "modern" ones ran directly from the mains. Is
there an inexpensive way to produce 110V at 60cps, preferably ready
built?
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Go to a watch/clock maker and have the clock modified to run on the
correct frequency. If you are really stuck, I know one in brisbane
who could probably do this for you, however you would still need a
110v supply for it.
 
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