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Philco Model 048 Tester
#1

I could not pass up the chance to buy this 048 multi-tester but in order to attempt to get it working I need to address the battery issue. It has 2 Burgess #5156 22.5v 15 cell batteries and one #2. I figured out the #2 is a D cell but I am not sure what to do for the the others. Has anyone built this type of battery pack? My main concern is do I use AA, C, D build?
While searching the site I noticed a fellow named Batterymaker...If you are still out there, do you make these or have instructions of the best way how to?

Thanks Everyone!!
#2

Batterymaker (Bill Morris) is very busy right now remodeling his house. It is my understanding that he will no longer be making reproduction batteries that use modern C or D cells and 9V cells inside, but he will be selling the info to make your own.

Give him a shout. batterymaker at gmailspam dot com (remove the spam before sending)

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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
#3

I have the 048 schematic w/ part values, and test procedures.

Use standard order form on my site in Schem. Info page.


Chuck
#4

Thanks Chuck....the order is placed and check is in the mail
#5

Ben,

Your order email from The Philco Repair Bench Schematic Info page has not shown up yet, FYI.

Will watch for it.

Chuck




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