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Voltage stabilisation for the rig

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The electrical craft of stabilising and stepping the mains supply so a high-powered rig runs cleanly; King Tubby's regular trade was supplying transformers to steady the current for businesses and sound systems alike.

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Michael Veal, Dub; King Tubby biographies; Wikipedia (King Tubby).

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