06-27-2024, 06:30 PM
"Can I ask you... is it safe to apply 120v straight off?"
No! Do not power up an old set without going through the chassis, replacing all paper and electrolytic capacitors, and checking resistors for out of limit drift should be done and replaced as needed. Check wiring for signs of cracking insulation or brittleness. Then bring the chassis up slowly on a Variac and watch for any issues. Test all tubes if possible. This is what I do. Others will probably chime in with much more help. Have fun with the restoration, and post photos of your work as you go. Take care and BE HEALTHY! Gary
P.S. You might want to read the information in our library ... https://philcoradio.com/library/index.php/shop-talk/
No! Do not power up an old set without going through the chassis, replacing all paper and electrolytic capacitors, and checking resistors for out of limit drift should be done and replaced as needed. Check wiring for signs of cracking insulation or brittleness. Then bring the chassis up slowly on a Variac and watch for any issues. Test all tubes if possible. This is what I do. Others will probably chime in with much more help. Have fun with the restoration, and post photos of your work as you go. Take care and BE HEALTHY! Gary
P.S. You might want to read the information in our library ... https://philcoradio.com/library/index.php/shop-talk/
"Don't pity the dead, pity the living, above all, those living without love."
Professor Albus Dumbledore
Gary - Westland Michigan
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