Amstrads in the US

From: Philip.Belben_at_powertech.co.uk <(Philip.Belben_at_powertech.co.uk)>
Date: Wed Jan 14 08:50:17 1998

>>When I went to the US recently, I built my own 110/220V converter. I
>>found a small (10VA) transformer that had dual 120V primaries and wired
>>these as an autotransformer. Boxed it up in small wooden box and Bob's
>>your uncle.
>>
>
> And Bob's your uncle.? What does that mean? I thought Roger was our
>uncle? Aw well, never mind.

Oops! Sorry. I forgot most of you don't speak English ;-)

"Bob's your uncle" is an expression indicating the completion of a
simple task. Or something.

Philip.
Received on Wed Jan 14 1998 - 08:50:17 GMT

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