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Commodore VIC-1541 Diskette Drive

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Hi Vic fans,

I have a white VIC-1541 disk drive that I don't need. The person on eBay sold it to me as a C64 drive. Even if it would work with my C64 it would would clash :)

It is untested. If anybody wants it and is willing to pay for professional packing and shipping let me know and it will be yours.

Thanks,
Sean
 
Unknown_K said:
Why is the old cord a fire danger?
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You know, I should have said "potential fire danger". If the cord was stepped on repeatedly by the previous owner(s) or if the cord was bent at a sharp angle near either plug (which happens when the distance from the socket to device under power is too great) some of the strands of copper wire could have been severed or separated from the connector on the plug. This causes the electrical current (electrons) to flow through the remaining connected part, which has a greater resistance than the rating of the cable, and therefore generates more heat. Eventually, enough heat can be generated to melt the insulation or start a fire. Melted insulation could start a fire if the breaker is weak or counterfeit (happens all the damn time) or even if the breaker trips and there is an accelerant in the atmosphere surrounding the spark (I picture a child playing with Momma's hairspray).

I like to buy brand-new power cables for all of my used computers. One of the first tasks upon unpacking is to throw the old ones away, with glee. The rationale is: spend ten dollars, then save on higher premiums on renter's insurance for the rest of my life.

If you rent, you do have renter's insurance, don't you? It typically covers damage to the home if there is a fire that is ruled to be your fault, and for possesions that are documented no matter who's fault it is. It's quite reasonable, too. Alas, it never seems to cover "obsolete items" like vintage computers - you need antique insurance for that and be prepared (with either product) to have a nightmare not getting as much money as your things were worth.

Sean
 
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