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VHS & BETAMAX tape rewinder
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? |
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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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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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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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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. |
Audiokarma |
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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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Chris Quote from another forum: "(Antique TV collecting) always seemed to me to be a fringe hobby that only weirdos did." |
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Nice one! Cheers guys!
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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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How about this? Says ships worldwide. No affil btw...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BETA-REWINDE...item53feeb546c |
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Of course you would need a voltage converter. I see some for $10 or less.
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Audiokarma |
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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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