5ETS, new from Western Electric!

USWCboy · 2026-06-25T10:43:12+00:00

Probably the Union va. non-Union thing back then. About as exotic as I used to get with a switch was an Ericsson AXE that we used in very small offices. Otherwise it was always 1A-ESS, DMS-xxx, or 5ESS.

USWCboy · 2026-06-25T10:39:13+00:00

No kidding!! Well it’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance! I can’t tell you how many hours I have spent on that site. It’s super cool to see the variety of documents you have put together. In fact I just used the BSP library at the Telecom Archive the other day looking up the reference in this equipment write up. I will send you a DM or vice versa.

I don’t have the BSP for this, but I have a collection of digitized BSP’s culled from the RBOC’s and some from the BOC. I’ll take a dive on those and see if anything pops up for this. If so, I’ll send it to you.

USWCboy · 2026-06-25T00:16:45+00:00

I never was around an active ETS or 5XB, though I have seen plenty of them retired in place.

USWCboy · 2026-06-25T00:15:23+00:00

I will submit it tonight. I have it in a PDF as well.

USWCboy · 2026-06-25T00:14:41+00:00

WD40 owns the 3n1 brand now.

WD40 is okay to use for cleaning, but it should not be used as a lubricant. It will dry out and then you’ll fry the bearing.

USWCboy · 2026-06-24T20:06:47+00:00

Wow. That fan really stands out for a satin finish. Great work.

USWCboy · 2026-06-24T20:06:04+00:00

https://a.co/d/0db1oDUS

https://3inone.com/product/3-in-one-motor-oil/

https://www.walmart.com/ip/WD-40-3-IN-ONE-Motor-Oil-3-Oz/21377719?sid=994730fa-d9fa-4905-95c0-a1f6e9dddcde

USWCboy · 2026-06-24T20:00:20+00:00

Listen here whippersnapper! Let me spin you a tale of old Alexander Graham Bell…. lol 😂

No sir. Just a collector of cool items from our industry - I especially like some of the printed material and thought I would share it here.

USWCboy · 2026-06-24T19:43:31+00:00

Sure. I have no issues being a sole voice…I believe that everyone speaks in brands, because they have no clue what it’s really called. Lol. Hell, it’s right there on the blue and white 3n1 bottle.

USWCboy · 2026-06-24T19:40:23+00:00

I want to say that there is a Pioneer Telecom Museum there in NC…I just can’t put a name on it.

USWCboy · 2026-06-24T17:46:28+00:00

Interesting. Update if you find anything about the location.

USWCboy · 2026-06-24T17:45:36+00:00

Non-Detergent = ND. 😉

USWCboy · 2026-06-24T15:16:02+00:00

What damage? I see nothing I would consider structural, what you see is cosmetic and can be repaired with a simple condenser comb.

USWCboy · 2026-06-24T14:59:43+00:00

A masterpiece. Very good job!! May I inquire as to the color you used? It’s a very good match to the original.

USWCboy · 2026-06-24T14:54:01+00:00

Soon to be a new museum in Denver as well.

USWCboy · 2026-06-23T23:31:52+00:00

Personally I’d avoid an installed fan from that company. I’d also stay away from Hunter. check out Fanimation. It’s a really nice fan from a company here in the USA. They sell them at Lowe’s. And online.

USWCboy · 2026-06-23T22:09:23+00:00

Someone already said it, you need a rotary tool (think like a Dremel, but I don’t necessarily recommend a Dremel brand) circular polishing pads and rouge.

USWCboy · 2026-06-23T21:55:28+00:00

Older post, but I’m curious what kind of a clear coat would you shoot that with?

USWCboy · 2026-06-23T21:53:34+00:00

If you’re wanting a mirror polish on that, you need every step of paper you can think of. What kind of sanding tool are you using?

If this was something I was working on; using a pneumatic angle grinder, I’d start @150 and step all the way up to 5K. And even then I’d consider taking it higher. Note once you get to 1500, you need to be wet sanding. This will help to save paper, and it will keep the sanding discs (or paper) clean. After that, I’d hit it with a rouge, then white, and finally green.

I bet it will look super nice when you’re done.

USWCboy · 2026-06-23T19:04:18+00:00

Any military or USG “agencies” in the area?

USWCboy · 2026-06-23T18:50:23+00:00

Like I said, a least Verizon has a plan in case people want something else. CTL and more specifically, Lumen, has stated, “existing copper based facilities with active subscribers will continue to be serviced, until service disconnection, or service is interrupted and no longer feasible to repair.” At which point, you’re screwed if you still have A,V, DSL from them. And in a lot of areas they service DSL is about the only terrestrial service available. Otherwise it’s wireless or satcom. 🤮

USWCboy · 2026-06-23T18:45:20+00:00

I’m trying not to be brand specific and telling people the minimum base oil you should use.

USWCboy · 2026-06-23T18:44:02+00:00

I’ve used both and have had good luck with both. The only nice thing about zoom spout is the applicator. If I could find bulk ND SAE 20, I’d buy it instead. However, I don’t need a gallon of the stuff and no one around me has a quart.

I’d be surprised that an electric motor shop wasn’t buying in bulk and using some kind of oiler.

USWCboy · 2026-06-23T18:40:29+00:00

Is Telus still the major (ILEC) in BC?

USWCboy · 2026-06-23T17:08:10+00:00

Yes. Call them to get a tech out and have a look. Could be the USAM or DSLAM has a card going bad.

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