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Philco 50-1430 - AJboy123 - 11-24-2013

Hey all, I just picked up this gem at the local antique mall, and I probably overpaid a bit but the philco TVs around here are very rare. I gave it a once over and plugged it up, I have sound but no pic. I checked 98% of the tubes and they all checked good with my sencore handyman. I did notice the the CRT lead was off so I reconnected it with the same results. Any ideas of where to go from here? The CRT neck is lit up in the rear also

RE: Philco 50-1430 - ipwizard - 11-25-2013

I was looking for the Sams photofact for your set and the only model number they list is a 50T1430. Does that make sense? If so I can look and see if I have the photofact (114-9) for it.

RE: Philco 50-1430 - AJboy123 - 11-25-2013

Yeap its a 50t1430. My iPad is screwy and autocorrect is a pain lol

RE: Philco 50-1430 - ipwizard - 11-25-2013

Ok, I will see if I happen to have that Sams. If so Ill scan it for you. Stay tuned 8)

RE: Philco 50-1430 - Bob Andersen - 11-26-2013

Has it been recapped ? If not, that's where I'd start. These early 50s Philcos are usually full of "bumble bee" caps that pop like firecrackers.

RE: Philco 50-1430 - AJboy123 - 11-26-2013

Not that I can see. I'm just hoping the CRT isn't bad

RE: Philco 50-1430 - ipwizard - 11-27-2013

Sorry no luck on the Sams. I gave 4 large file cabinets of them I got off a fellow restorer a few years ago. The collection isnt complete though.

Sams is still around you can order a photofact from them for $15.00.
here is a link. https://www.samswebsite.com/en/photofact/search?s=Search&t=model&o=0&k=50t1430&submit=Search

RE: Philco 50-1430 - AJboy123 - 11-29-2013

Ok so I poked around a bit and it's a 50t 1403 code 125. I purchased a SAMS that covers a 1402 codes 121 & 123 not sure if it's somewhat the same

RE: Philco 50-1430 - Bob Andersen - 11-29-2013

You can also download the Sams for free from the ETF: http://www.earlytelevision.org/tv_schematic_diagrams_postwar.html

They show the 1402 as Sams 114-9 and the 1403 as Sams 115-8.

RE: Philco 50-1430 - AJboy123 - 11-30-2013

Thanks bob I'll take a look. I got an original copy off fleabay but I'll download one too. It probably needs recapped. The tube has filament but won't light

RE: Philco 50-1430 - Big Dave - 11-30-2013

The two different runs indicate power supply differences. You need to verify which run the set is. As for the CRT, if you have a tester and the tube shows low emission, let it cook at 8 to 10 volts for a while. Then again, you may not have high voltage. Either of these can cause a dark screen. Recap and then go from there.

RE: Philco 50-1430 - AJboy123 - 12-08-2013

Well I checked emission and it was good. Around 800. Did a life check , not so good, I'm guessing its tube hunting time. According to my SAMs it's a 12Lp4

RE: Philco 50-1430 - Big Dave - 12-08-2013

I don't put much stock in the life test. Recap the set. There is a good chance the tube will get better as it cooks. You could also use a 12KP4.