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Philco Model 84 - Bad Transformer?
#1

I have a Model 84 and I think the transformer bad ... I going to check the current as suggested, but if it is bad (and I really think it is) what are my options?

Does anyone sell new, used or re-wired transformers for old radios? How much $$$ do you think it's going to cost? How hard is it to re-wire myself, and is any on-line help or information on the topic?

Thanks
Brian
#2

Hi Brian and welcome to the Phorum
It's probably best to start a new topic (thread) for your question as it could be easily confused with the current one. Happy to answer your question there.
Terry

When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got!

Terry
#3

I split the two posts above from the original topic. Since this is a question about a different model, it does need to be in its own separate topic. Now it is Icon_smile

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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
#4

Tnx Ron and Happy T Day!
So Brian,
Why do you think the power transformer is bad?
Terry

When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got!

Terry
#5

Hi,

The Transformer run very hot, and starts to boil (bubbling sound) at about ~35V.

I haven't had a chance to check the current yet, but I've ohmed out the wiring, and I didn't find any shorts.

Thanks,
Brian




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