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Old 11-01-2013, 07:37 AM
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VHS & BETAMAX tape rewinder

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I know that these things are available in the USA, but does anyone know if I can get one that is available to buy in the UK? If I were to get any of these from America, they would be on the US mains voltage only. Can anyone help?
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Old 11-01-2013, 11:54 AM
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HI GUYS!

I know that these things are available in the USA, but does anyone know if I can get one that is available to buy in the UK? If I were to get any of these from America, they would be on the US mains voltage only. Can anyone help?
Most of the products exported to the North American countries were generally 120 volts AC.
I had a VHS rewinder that had a place for a voltage selector switch, but didn't have that option. I never looked to see if it had a dual voltage primary.
Those things draw so little power, you would need, just a small step-down transformer.
Those traveler plug adaptor kits, generally came with a small step-down transformer, good for 50 watts.
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Old 11-01-2013, 12:38 PM
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Thanks for that Dieseljeep! Come to think of it, I have a Panasonic VCR/DVD combo with Jet Rewind. The tape retracts so that it can be rewound at high speed. But I must get a Beta rewinder to save wear on my Sony Beta machines. Got to make them last!
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Old 11-01-2013, 01:07 PM
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Thanks for that Dieseljeep! Come to think of it, I have a Panasonic VCR/DVD combo with Jet Rewind. The tape retracts so that it can be rewound at high speed. But I must get a Beta rewinder to save wear on my Sony Beta machines. Got to make them last!
The Beta rewinders weren't all that common. I saw only one in the various thrift stores, I frequent.
I received an old Sanyo Beta machine, that is probably not worth repairing.
I would probably use that for rewinding, should the need arise.
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Old 11-01-2013, 06:47 PM
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The Beta rewinders weren't all that common. I saw only one in the various thrift stores, I frequent.
I received an old Sanyo Beta machine, that is probably not worth repairing.
I would probably use that for rewinding, should the need arise.
I think the Sanyo Beta was one of the few that retracted the tape back fully into the cassette for rewinding. If so yes it would make a good rewinder.

All the Sony Betas I ever worked on had the tape threaded around the head drum during FF-Rew. Replaced many worn out drums, machined air bearing surface worn slick from rewinding causing stiction and drag on the tape.
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Old 11-01-2013, 10:32 PM
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The one rewinder I have (which is for Beta tapes) just takes a typical "wall-wart" power supply, so you may find others that you can power with UK plug-in supplies instead of the included ones.
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Old 11-02-2013, 03:59 AM
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Nice one! Cheers guys!
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Old 11-02-2013, 12:42 PM
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I tried to order one of these through Amazon, but they don't send to UK. Damn! I really need one these beta rewinders to save wear and tear on my machines. Just don't know what I'm going to do.
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Old 11-02-2013, 12:56 PM
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How about this? Says ships worldwide. No affil btw...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BETA-REWINDE...item53feeb546c
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Old 11-02-2013, 01:48 PM
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Of course you would need a voltage converter. I see some for $10 or less.
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Old 11-03-2013, 04:16 AM
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Well, the price is reasonable. Contacted seller, just waiting of a postal cost. Thanks for info Ed!
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