Flip-disc (Ferranti-Packard) display source?

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John - 24 Aug 2007 16:37 GMT

I'm looking for a source of 7-segment flip-disc displays for a
possible clock project. These displays are commonly found on petrol
pumps. Size should be betrween 25 and 50 mm. I'll need 6 plus a couple
of spares - used serviceable is fine. Any ideas on where I can get
these?

John

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James - 25 Aug 2007 04:55 GMT

> I'm looking for a source of 7-segment flip-disc displays for a
> possible clock project. These displays are commonly found on petrol
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> John

There must be a lot of the old displays kicking about somewhere from
decommissioned bowsers, since they are almost invariably LCD now. Find out
who the contractor is that services your local service station bowsers and
ask them, or maybe try Gilbarco, you never know, you may actually get to
speak to someone that knows of a current source.

James

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The Real Andy - 25 Aug 2007 08:40 GMT

>I'm looking for a source of 7-segment flip-disc displays for a
>possible clock project. These displays are commonly found on petrol
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>John

The only place in australia i have ever found that sells these is
rinstrum in queensland. They are hard to get and are not cheap.

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matt - 26 Aug 2007 00:26 GMT

> >I'm looking for a source of 7-segment flip-disc displays for a
> >possible clock project. These displays are commonly found on petrol
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> The only place in australia i have ever found that sells these is
> rinstrum in queensland. They are hard to get and are not cheap.

i think LE boughen or switchesplus sell a brand of these displays

www.boughen.com.au or www.switchesplus.com.au

good luck

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Flip-disc (Ferranti-Packard) display source?