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opinions please RE: polarized ac cord
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07-11-2008, 12:55 PM
I purchased this Philco 48-250: As a practice set. My first.

[Image: http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb212...250004.jpg]

And have a question regarding converting to a polarized ac cord. I have received differing opinions on whether or not to use a polarized power cord as a safety factor in this AC/DC chassis. Some say absolutely and some say keep it as originally designed. Also need to know if I use the polarized cord should I connect the + lead to the on/off pot or to the rectifier tube as the original non-polarized cord. Seen here:

[Image: http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb212...250015.jpg]

According to Phil's Old Radios I should follow the procedure found here:
http://www.antiqueradio.org/safety.htm

Any opinions?

Thanks for your help.

Mark

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