07-08-2017, 06:55 PM
Welcome to the Phorum!
That 1942 set may still light up but it will probably not play, or if its playing now it won't for long. The capacitors in sets this old go bad but can be replaced. Wiring in sets between 1939 and 1942 often suffers from crumbling insulation so the chance for short circuits could be high without a restoration. Without restoring it electronically you should just enjoy the look of the set with it unplugged.
That 1942 set may still light up but it will probably not play, or if its playing now it won't for long. The capacitors in sets this old go bad but can be replaced. Wiring in sets between 1939 and 1942 often suffers from crumbling insulation so the chance for short circuits could be high without a restoration. Without restoring it electronically you should just enjoy the look of the set with it unplugged.
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