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Philco 118 - Power Transformer Shorted?
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09-15-2017, 10:35 PM
It's a 100W bulb and lights brilliant immediately. I measured several of my large transformers and they all measure at least 5 Ohms. Owner reports "smoke and burning electronics" at last turn on. I called him after I posted this thread.
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