10-29-2021, 08:13 PM
Mike
(I am Mike also)
I have recently (this last spring) have finished 48-1213 Philco with a record player.
The player was not original.
So,
1. It would be very helpful if you show us what you got. Many, many Philcos have non-original turntables in them. Mostly for the reason of the newer at the time (50s) ones having changers and being able to play 33 records.
2. Trace the plug. I was dumb enough to trust the wiring and, well...no, I did not get zapped, but my fuse got blown soon as I turned the motor on. They rewired it and in essence put the Grounding wire to the Hot line. But without the GND plug that was OK (they grounded the noise via a cap. Crafty fellas, I tell'ya).
So, unless fully original, DO NOT trust the wiring.
And then inspect it for fraying etc.
But first, let's see what you got.
(I am Mike also)
I have recently (this last spring) have finished 48-1213 Philco with a record player.
The player was not original.
So,
1. It would be very helpful if you show us what you got. Many, many Philcos have non-original turntables in them. Mostly for the reason of the newer at the time (50s) ones having changers and being able to play 33 records.
2. Trace the plug. I was dumb enough to trust the wiring and, well...no, I did not get zapped, but my fuse got blown soon as I turned the motor on. They rewired it and in essence put the Grounding wire to the Hot line. But without the GND plug that was OK (they grounded the noise via a cap. Crafty fellas, I tell'ya).
So, unless fully original, DO NOT trust the wiring.
And then inspect it for fraying etc.
But first, let's see what you got.
People who do not drink, do not smoke, do not eat red meat will one day feel really stupid lying there and dying from nothing.
