Wanted - Vintage Electrical Switchboxes

[Tentacles]

First post,and this is the reason I joined....I don't know where else on the Internet to ask the question.

I am seeking old (1930s-1970s) cast iron switchboxes which were flameproof rescued from old factories and mines which operated in a hazardous atmosphere.

Particularly Walsall boxes but also G.E.C. , Heyes and Ellison etc.

Any gang ...as long as they are still functional (which they should be as they were built to last a century or two!) and the heavier the better.

Cash paid and collection arranged.

Hope someone can help out or knows someone who might have a few stashed away.

Anyway,thanks in advance and good luck to all.

 

[Speed]

Im curious as to why? I know a few places that are dripping with them but sadly its not easy to get permission to salvage stuff from them or they would be gone already.

 

[Tentacles]

Here's some images taken from Google Images. There must be a few out there!

 

[Speed]

Again why? How much you paying?

 

[professor frink]

I come across hundreds of these whilst at work and exploring.
But as Speed says: Why, how much and are they worth anything?

 

[pirate]

They are worth quite a bit restored........are these needed as part of a bigger project or just needed to restore and sell on ?

 

[Tentacles]

My replies aren't showing up at the moment......

A domestic project,not reselling.

 

[Tentacles]

Again why? How much you paying?

I've tried to answer twice but the message isn't showing up....I assume pre-moderation?

75-150 is the accepted price. Items wanted to replace generic modern plugs in a previous industrial home.

 

[Speed]

Ok. I dont have any right now but I get them occasionally so PM me some contact details and il bare you in mind. I have plenty of the non-explosion proof switches if you want any of those too.

 

[Els]

Items wanted to replace generic modern plugs in a previous industrial home.

Most of these types of boxes won't comply with modern standards and I think you will find most need to be glanded off for use with mineral insulated cable which needs special tools etc. Technical info for ratings will have long since been gone. I wound't think you could just shove a bit of twin and skin in them but hey ho, your house.

 

[Misterpequeño]

Hi there, I’ve got a few of the big Walsall swift boxes for sale if you’re still looking for some

 

[Tentacles]

Thanks. Can you attach some photos and we can start the ball rolling! On here or by PM by clicking on the envelope icon at the top of the page.

 

[Tentacles]

Back on the hunt!

I was recently offered one of these (photo attached) but was unable to complete the sale. It would have looked good on my wall so if possible I'm after another like it.

It's heavy but I'm only interested in the switch unit not the isolators or fuseboxes.


Anyone know of one available, please get in touch. Thank you.

 

[Tentacles]

I'm now installing all the assorted switches I bought last year, but still missing a giant centrepiece item like the monster one in the last couple of photos.

If anyone has,or knows someone who has, a giant monster iron-clad switch with a serious on/off lever, or giant rotary control,then I would be interested.

Please PM or post here if you have something very heavy duty and want to sell.

Thank you.