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AK Model 42 Transformer Ground?
#16

Not always. I have had the HV winding break down slowly and after a radio is finished just prior to shipping. That is why I suggest 15 min, even if it looks good at first. Too late after it is back in the tar.


350V on one side of this transformer sounds a little low. Depends on the primary voltage. I always make sure that mine will run at 120V.

"I just might turn into smoke, but I feel fine"
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#17

+1. My Philco Tropic 42-720 seemed OK at first when I applied power after replacing the bad 6X5. 30 minutes later, it was smoking like crazy and the transformer was hot as...well, you know...

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Ron Ramirez
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