THE GREAT MULLARD MAGIC BLOG — VALVE TESTER

Today's dip into the Mullard factory archives has come up with this photo of a suited gentleman testing valves using a Mullard High Speed Valve Tester (MHSVT).   How many people wear a suit whilst valve testing  - I wear a string vest and a lime green thong whilst testing our wares -  however, I digress.  The formal attire should give a clue for this is the MHSVT in the main transmitting room at BBC Alexandra Palace some time in 1953.   I think this photograph was taken during valve maintenence testing undertaken immediately prior to filming an episode of...