I have some clocks from the 30's, 40's, and 50's (they are all plug-in) that I really want to use–I don't want to keep them in a closet somewhere! One has a very old cloth electrical cord, the others are newer vinyl-type cords. Some of the clocks are wood, some are bakelite. Are any of these clocks a serious fire hazard?
You can check the wiring your self by looking at it and bending it. If it cracks, Then it is dry & brittle and a small appliace repair shop would replace the cords for you. You don't need to call an expensive Electrician to repair these items, They DON'T repair clocks & appliances. They do HOUSE & BUILDING WIREING. NOT small appliance repair.
#1 by sally b - May 26th, 2009 at 03:58
you need to get these checked out by a qualified electrician, he may change the wiring for todays useage for you i wouldnt personaly plug these in unless i was certain they are okay
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#2 by emucompboy - May 26th, 2009 at 04:19
I wouldn't use one that has a cloth cord.
Another thing to check is radiation hazard. My sister had a clock with a radium-painted face so it would glow in the dark! Not healthy.
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#3 by bigfuzzysquirrelsnuts - May 26th, 2009 at 04:55
You can check the wiring your self by looking at it and bending it. If it cracks, Then it is dry & brittle and a small appliace repair shop would replace the cords for you. You don't need to call an expensive Electrician to repair these items, They DON'T repair clocks & appliances. They do HOUSE & BUILDING WIREING. NOT small appliance repair.
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