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Old 12-17-2018, 09:19 PM
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Default Centuri Professionals Firing Panel

Someone who has one of these (as shown in the 1972 Centuri catalog), can you list the dimensions of the metal box? I just want to make one about that size. Thanks.
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Old 12-18-2018, 08:02 AM
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I have cloned the EP-612, I believe I found the OEM source for the aluminum box..LMB Heeger Commerce Ca. Part# LMB 139. Check out their web page. John
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Old 12-18-2018, 09:21 AM
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This might be a nice accompaniment to a LIA-100.

I'd love to see plans.
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This might be a nice accompaniment to a LIA-100.

I'd love to see plans.

For anyone who is interested, here is a copy of the instructions for the Centuri EP-612 Professional Firing Panel. The EP-612 instructions were graciously provided by Lee Piester. Thanks Lee!

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Old 12-18-2018, 04:56 PM
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I have cloned the EP-612, I believe I found the OEM source for the aluminum box..LMB Heeger Commerce Ca. Part# LMB 139. Check out their web page. John

John,

Just curious if you think this is actually the same box Centuri used 45 yrs ago? That would be remarkable.

Steve
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Old 12-18-2018, 09:54 PM
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John,

Just curious if you think this is actually the same box Centuri used 45 yrs ago? That would be remarkable.

Steve



That would be remarkable, but then LMB has been around forever... BTW LMB stands for 'Little Metal Box'. Looks like Heegar bought the LMB company at some time.
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Old 12-18-2018, 09:59 PM
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I don't know for sure, the box is identical in construction as the Centuri unit and LMB Heeger has been in business since 1946. Just a guess...

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Old 12-19-2018, 12:31 AM
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John,

That's amazing. Thanks for sharing.

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Old 12-19-2018, 03:47 PM
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I believe the stock number may have changed. I only see an unpainted version. Will keep looking.
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Old 01-29-2019, 12:42 PM
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I have cloned the EP-612, I believe I found the OEM source for the aluminum box..LMB Heeger Commerce Ca. Part# LMB 139. Check out their web page. John


Brilliant, John !

What are the sources and part numbers for the other components ?

Thanks,

Dave F.
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