07-05-2018, 07:59 AM
Howdy guys -
Are there any Philco radios that contain asbestos?
Thanks,
Paul
Are there any Philco radios that contain asbestos?
Thanks,
Paul
Any Philcos that contain asbestos?
07-05-2018, 07:59 AM
Howdy guys -
Are there any Philco radios that contain asbestos? Thanks, Paul
07-05-2018, 11:59 AM
This is a good question and as such, I split it into its own thread.
Offhand, I can think of several. The 1935 version of the 16RX control unit has asbestos inside the cabinet. Most if not all of the little Transitone/Philco Transitone models with five tubes crammed onto a tiny chassis have a sheet of asbestos under the chassis. And there are probably others which I can't think of right now. -- Ron Ramirez Ferdinand IN
07-05-2018, 01:05 PM
Thanks Ron!
Would that then include the 35' 16x console? Naturally, I have one and would want to be aware. Is the sheet in these cases glued down to the cabinet? Paul
07-05-2018, 01:17 PM
I used to own the 1935 version of the 16X, and it had no asbestos.
In the sets I have seen that had asbestos, the sheet was generally stapled to the cabinet. -- Ron Ramirez Ferdinand IN
07-05-2018, 01:22 PM
I think when I got two of 40-120 (or 40-125) that I bought for Kirk at Sam's expense
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07-05-2018, 01:26 PM
07-05-2018, 01:29 PM
Back then, they thought they were doing their part to prevent forest fires. Or urban fires.
I've heard of guys replacing the asbestos sheets with that gray high-temp engine gasket material. They made no mention as to how they disposed of the asbestos, however. -- Ron Ramirez Ferdinand IN
07-05-2018, 01:55 PM
Thanks for the info Ron. Very appreciated.
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