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Philco 46-1203 Chassis Voltage - rd48sec - 11-29-2019
Is it normal to have 120VAC on the chassis referencing earth ground if using an un-polarized electrical plug? I want to make sure there isn't a short somewhere.
When the white neutral plug is inserted into the small (hot) socket, I measure 120VAC between earth ground and the auto/man switch on the record player.
Thanks!
Joel
RE: Philco 46-1203 Chassis Voltage - morzh - 11-30-2019
Joel,
You have not listed the type of radio.
Yes it might be normal, if and only IF:
- the radio is fully recapped.
- a cap is installed as a noise filter between chassis and neutral and there us NO short between the two.
- Or if you have true hot chassis radio.
These radios are usually in fully insulated cabinets with covers and knobs without set screws.
RE: Philco 46-1203 Chassis Voltage - rd48sec - 11-30-2019
Thanks for the reply morzh. It has been re-capped and it is working. The radio is a 1946 Philco model 46-1203. I have attached a schematic if that helps.