Here’s some interesting pictures of an 8 volt Violet Wand!
This would have originally run off a battery pack, awesome huh!
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Violet Wand Rebuild
So, my Hochfrequenz 309 was the first Violet Wand I own that I’ve officially had a hand in repairing – albeit not a very big one, as it was done with the help of a friend who is more experienced in these matters.
What I would like to know is – what would people like to hear about, from a rebuild perspective? How can I help?
My Hochfrequenz 309
As promised, lovely pictures of my (now working) hochfrequenz 309.
This is a really nice unit with a very unique feel, owing to the rather unique mechanical adjuster that it uses.
As you can see, I’ve spliced the handpiece from a 70s Holo-Electron onto it (the sleeved handpiece is really nice).
Hope you enjoy the pic, I only pack one electrode in this kit, as it all fits into a small flight case along with a GFCI and a body contact probe from DrClockwork (which hasn’t arrived yet) expect another post when it does!
Hochfrequenz 309
Anyone know anything about these units? I’ve recently acquired one!
Best estimates put it at pre WW2, but besides that nothing else really is known about it.
I’ve also found out (from trying, lol) that it runs 10mm electrodes by standard, I’ve spliced in the handpiece from a Holo-Electron I had floating about to use there instead.
I’m going to take some photography of it tomorrow, with objects for scale so you can see how cute and dinky the box is 🙂
Relax
Here’s a little something fun. A picture from playing around with the wand earlier today.
Enjoy!
Wouldn’t it be fun – answer to the call
If you’ve been reading this blog for a few weeks you’ll remember a while back I put up the idea of using a vintage style ad to advertise modern Violet Wands and products.
Well, I was sent such an ad by the fantastic DrClockwork!
This is a fun photoshop of one of the original Violet Ray ads, and is really eye catching and retro! Nice job doc!
The challenge is still open if anyone else wants to try their hand at this, I’d love to see your efforts!
Some more Violet Wand Art
“Lady Lightning”
1950’s Holo Electron – Ebay Highlight
Ebay highlights time!
This is probably my personal taste for the white glassware, but I think this is a really nice little box. Certainly worth keeping an eye on, especially for the price it is currently! Link.
The above photo is a snapshot of my own white roller electrode, just to get your tastebuds tantalised a little.
Does this particular unit tickle your fancy? What makes a vintage unit really stand out to you?
Violet Wand Party
I was visiting a friend last night, and we both had our Violet Wands out.
Just thought I’d share a picture from the night with you!
Violet Wand Body Contact Cables
Recently I’ve been shopping for body contact cables for a Violet Wand, as I decided something a bit less fragile than a saturation electrode for secondary contact would be quite useful.
Pic also from DrClockwork!
The main things that I were looking for were:
- “safety gapped”
- stainless steel tubing, not copper, brass, or nickel
- cable insulated for at least 15kV
- 11mm fit
I put up a post on a networking site, and one of the vendors stepped forward personally to help me with my conundrum.
DrClockwork was able to make one precisely for my needs, with cable insulted for 50kV and 11mm fit! I highly recommend anyone who’s thinking of getting one to send him a message and see what he can sort out for you.
Will post again once the cable gets here with a review of the item itself.
Has anyone got experience with different vendors? Please share!
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