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philco 40-150
#1

hi folks, I have a question for the forum. can the above model be made to work without the power transformer? if so, how would one go about it?
#2

In an absolute sense - yes. But you are still going to need a power supply, probably using a transformer.

In a practical sense - no.

I take it that the original trans. is no good?

"I just might turn into smoke, but I feel fine"
http://www.russoldradios.com/
#3

yes, the orig transformer was missing from the radio.
#4

I only took a quick look at Rider's, but, it appears that trans was used on several models. You might want to put up a WTB ad here, or there is a guy selling transformers on E-Pay - for too much $.

ARS (Antique Radio Supply) sells new transformers which are not exact replacements but often you can find an acceptable replacement. These too are not cheap.

"I just might turn into smoke, but I feel fine"
http://www.russoldradios.com/
#5

o.k., i guess its going back on the shelf. i really don't want to put a lot of money in this project. thanks for your response.
#6

Best keep an eye out for a used one.

Other radios that use the same or similar tube combinations can also be a source.

"I just might turn into smoke, but I feel fine"
http://www.russoldradios.com/
#7

will do.
#8

There is a classified listing on ARF  https://antiqueradios.com/forums/viewtop...5&t=369280   for transformer for a 40-185, not the same part number but, probably close enough. the 40-185 has one more tube.

Steve

M R Radios   C M Tubes
#9

i'am interested in p/t. how do i find out total cost. never pm before.
#10

Somewhere on the page is a PM button. click it ad type your message.

Steve

M R Radios   C M Tubes
#11

thanks for the heads up steve. i bought the trans, i think.
#12

i,am going to be wiring up a power transformer for the above radio. do i wire the filaments directly to chassis ground?




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