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#31

Technical "Stuff" / Re: WE500 Network Question

Last post by HarrySmith - April 23, 2024, 07:17:03 AM

That equates to about $64 US dollars. That is a little expensive for a beat up black 500. If you are in Europe I don't know how often you will find them. Good Luck

#32

Collector's Corner / Re: French Grammont phone frag...

Last post by HarrySmith - April 23, 2024, 07:14:32 AM

If Google does not work one of our members can translate the wiring for you. Making a replacement contact finger is fairly simple. I have done it a couple of times.

#33

Telephone Troubleshooting and Repair / Re: 233G PAYPHONE CONVERSION

Last post by HarrySmith - April 23, 2024, 07:12:41 AM

I understand all that. If it was for my collection it would be complete and original. I only do this for people who request it, not for collectors. These customers do not want a separate box either. I will also be adding a ringer, there is not enough room inside the phone for the parts needed with all the coin stuff installed. I get more money for my custom pieces than the regular ones sell for on eBay. Thanks for the advice.

#34

Technical "Stuff" / Re: WE500 Network Question

Last post by Gerd - April 23, 2024, 05:53:50 AM

That's what I also thought. I decided not to buy it

#35

Collector's Corner / Re: French Grammont phone frag...

Last post by tubaman - April 23, 2024, 05:51:33 AM

... and I wouldn't know how to hook it up anyway, as the colors are in French, and I don't know how to speak French.

Mike

Google translate?

#36

Technical "Stuff" / Re: WE500 Network Question

Last post by tubaman - April 23, 2024, 05:47:26 AM

€60 sounds on the expensive side to me, especially as it's not in the best of shape by the look of it.

#37

Technical "Stuff" / Re: WE500 Network Question

Last post by Gerd - April 23, 2024, 03:43:00 AM

I haven´t bought it - the seller wants 60,- Euro. It is a 10/53 model and it looks if there is a lot of work on it.

#38

Technical "Stuff" / Re: The end of POTS?

Last post by MMikeJBenN27 - April 23, 2024, 02:20:05 AM

I posted those letters.  Are they readable?

Mike

#39

Telephone Troubleshooting and Repair / Re: 233G PAYPHONE CONVERSION

Last post by Russ62 - April 23, 2024, 01:52:02 AM

Hello, 50yr+ old collectibles don't need the coin parts removed to work on a home phone line. Doing so reduces their value. Just disconnect, not cut, one of the dial shorting contact leads on the lower coin relay, then ease it into either collect or refund and tie it. Type 685 subsets aren't rare, or mount 500 set parts in a small utility box thereby preserving the phone's historical value. When I get one of these conversions, I immediately rip out this improvised junk and reinstall the original parts. I don't go by ebay prices I find better prices on parts and subsets at phone shows and swap meets.

#40

Technical "Stuff" / Re: WE500 Network Question

Last post by TelePlay - April 22, 2024, 05:49:49 PM

This is an original 1957 WE 425B network I have on my bench. L1 and C are hard wired to the hook switch. All other connections are screw terminals. Looks just like yours.