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Pifco Tea-o-matic 1047/10408 Pifco Tea-o-matic
1047/10408 The photograph shown was supplied by my correspondant Penny. In the 1954 catalogue the text reads: "Set the clock and the Pifco Tea-O-Matic, without any attention -
A handsome appliance comprising electric alarm clock in ivory plastic mounted on ivory enamelled base 10 5/8 in. x 5 1/8 in. and chrome plated 2-pint kettle in modern styling. (Teapot not supplied). Table lamp or radio may be plugged ino the 2-pin 5 amp socket mounted on the platform. Complete with 4 feet 3-core braided circular flex. Loading 560 watts." The clock is by Metamec and has Pifco printed on the face. 1954 price £6/19/6 plus tax £1/5/6 The picture of the box below was seen on ebay. My own later 1047 box is marked with the original price £13-19-00. It contains a label explaining the new wiring colours (blue, brown, green/yellow). |
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This photograph shows the Pifco Tea-o-matic belonging to my correspondant John, who points out that it differs slightly from the model above in that it incorporates two pin plug outlets in the base which act as an auxilliary terminal for a separate lamp or other electrical device to be switched on with the alarm. John has kindly supplied the following description of his model: "10" x 5" folded and painted metal base, hardboard underside with four retaining screws through rubber feet. Chrome kettle on sprung hinged base with switch to provide boil dry cut off. Clock mounted alongside to occupy other half of plinth. Round clock face mounted in square plastic surround. Motor body in black plastic supported at rear by additional "A" bracket for extra rigidity. Clock by Metamac Electric has five controls comprising, alarm cut off, alarm set, sync.start, hands set and "tick" on/off. (Highly sophisticated). Internal wiring and switching is crude and to pre- war standard. Manufacturer plate on rear of plinth. Kettle with neolite handles has blade type heating element. Kettle discharges into operator provided tea pot (need to ensure adequate capacity!) with quiet and rapid discharge by normal standards. Original manufacturer's label on underside for spares and service and request to ship kettle only if repairs to only that item necessary. Address:- 52 Lansbury Drive, Hayes, Middlesex. Tel Hayes 0661" |
