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Philco PT-25
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(03-17-2015, 12:47 AM)Arran Wrote:   If the PT-25 is the set shown in your profile picture then the chassis in those are rather cramped to work on. They stuffed a typical five tube AC/DC set into a chassis that is about 6''X3'' and with almost zero room inside the cabinet to vent the heat out. I know that the usual warnings say not to play it but about the worst that will happen is that the rectifier tube may burn out, there is no power transformer, however it likely won't be very reliable over the long term. I think getting in touch with the radio club may be a good idea, the only guy I know of in the Chicago area who services sets for people is Bob Andersen, but he does not do it as a business and is usually busy working on his own sets.
Regards
Arran

Thanks Arran!  Yes the set is the one in my profile picture.  I did find a guys name on the radio club.  I sent him an email and waiting for his response.  However, he is in Dayton, Ohio.  I did note that when I played it (about 45 minutes) the cabinet did get warm from the heat.  It sounds great, the cord is like new, and the cabinet is BEAUTIFUL!! I just want to make sure it's safe and will be able to last a long time by having it restored electrically.  Thanks again for everyone's help!!  I am new to this hobby and so far...it's been a ton of fun!!!

Cheers!
John


Messages In This Thread
Philco PT-25 - by jtieri - 03-16-2015, 05:58 PM
RE: Philco PT-25 - by Warren - 03-16-2015, 10:13 PM
RE: Philco PT-25 - by Ron Ramirez - 03-16-2015, 10:18 PM
RE: Philco PT-25 - by jtieri - 03-17-2015, 12:15 AM
RE: Philco PT-25 - by Arran - 03-17-2015, 12:47 AM
RE: Philco PT-25 - by jtieri - 03-17-2015, 10:31 AM



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