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Help to id Philco condenser block
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BTW, has anyone had success in cleaning the volume pots on these. I have a small amount of "scratchiness" which I'd like to eliminate, but the pot seems pretty well sealed. If it's a risky job, I'll just leave it as is.


Unsolder, pry up the 6 tabs on the front. Gently pull it apart. Spray inside with Deoxit(best but some guys use WD-40 )with good results. Reassemble with care that the tab that flips the off/on switch is in the proper position. Resolder and enjoy! If that doesn't fix it you have a worn spot in the resistance film inside the pot. This will require replacement to correct the problem.
Isn't radio repair fun!!!!
Terry

When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got!

Terry


Messages In This Thread
Help to id Philco condenser block - by Kico - 03-17-2011, 05:53 PM
Re: Help to id Philco condenser block - by gvel - 03-17-2011, 06:19 PM
Re: Help to id Philco condenser block - by Kico - 03-17-2011, 10:09 PM
Re: Help to id Philco condenser block - by Kico - 03-19-2011, 08:31 AM
Re: Help to id Philco condenser block - by gvel - 03-19-2011, 10:36 AM
Re: Help to id Philco condenser block - by Kico - 03-19-2011, 11:09 AM
Re: Help to id Philco condenser block - by Kico - 03-19-2011, 05:15 PM
Re: Help to id Philco condenser block - by exray - 03-20-2011, 06:58 AM
Re: Help to id Philco condenser block - by Kico - 03-20-2011, 08:38 AM
Re: Help to id Philco condenser block - by 7estatdef - 03-20-2011, 02:44 PM
Re: Help to id Philco condenser block - by Kico - 03-22-2011, 04:39 PM



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