Try an engine crank trigger hall switch ,These are comparable with arduino Also heavy duty ,will bolt to lathe.I use one with speeduino ecu based on arduino mega .I use one from BMW E36 engine.

Cycle thread was also used on British motorbikes in 1960’s and before that.

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This is the output from a 18volt center tapped transformer with center tap as neutral.Showing 180 degree phase shift.

Edited By Maurice Taylor on 16/05/2020 21:07:15

I would also suggest a Picoscope,they start at £99 ,you can download the software from their website free , and play with it in demo mode .I use one myself.

Regarding the PP3 charger there are plenty on ebay for not a lot of money from British based sellers,the one you’ve chosen is from China.I would buy from British seller.

Edited By Maurice Taylor on 30/04/2020 09:48:52

This is the Picador version ,hope thi helps.

I would get it going as it is ,to make sure expensive bits are ok.Then I would clean ,paint and rebuild.No need to worry about electrics till it’s rebuilt.

Edited By Maurice Taylor on 26/04/2020 15:57:40

Edited By Maurice Taylor on 26/04/2020 16:00:19

I would take cover off boiler to see if I could see leak ,might only be a joint needs tightening.

You could put a bottle of Fernox leak sealer in the system ,usually stops most leaks.

**LINK**. This link will get you a copy of the manual

Had dripping sandwiches last week ,without the salt though. We used to be given salt tablets at the colliery .

Thank you for replies on wiring colours.Now I’ve been reminded I do remember something about colour blindness all those years ago.

Can anybody remember why we changed from red and black wires to brown and blue for live and neutral ? I think this was approx 50 years ago for flex but only 15 years ago for twin and earth.

Could you try an AA battery with switch ,see if it works if it don't ,use regulator etc. This seems easiest and cheapest.

Edited By Maurice Taylor on 29/03/2020 21:08:54

Hi please ignore my previous post regarding multipole connectors ,I have made a mistake only the 2 and 3 pole connectors are 240Volt rated . Do not use this range I have suggested.

Sorry

Maurice

Have a look at this range from CPC.

Circular Threaded Panel Mount Connector Socket, 6-Pole, IP68 -

SP1312/S6C

Part No CN21346

Thank you for your replies.

I enjoy reading all the posts on VFD,s and 3 phase motors etc. Do these produce better quality work than a single phase motor with gearbox or belt/pulleys as they seem a complicated way to rotate a chuck or cutter ?

With a B licence (car) you can drive pre 1960 lorries,buses,road locomotives.steam wagons etc,you can also drive forklifts and diggers on the road. So the weight can’t be a reason for dropping C1 licence,also gross train mass of Discoveries and Range Rovers are 5.5tonnes or more.

Over 70 you only lose C1 and C1E you still get BE which allows you to drive vehicle upto 3.5 tonnes and pull any size trailer upto the maximum weight specified by the vehicle manufacturer.No need for medical