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Rescuing a Philco... but which one? [With many pictures!]
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HI Kevin, Thanks for saving this set. It night take a while, slow and sure to get it going again, but should not be all that bad.

As for the asbestos sheets, looks like they are foil covered sheets. Older sets often has a sheet of asbestos without covering. On those I will usually brush on a coat of clear enamel or lacquer to help keep the particles from flaking. You might want to use a mask or do it outside.

Once you start getting into the set, you ,ayfind something pretty simple that is wrong. I can assure you that the previous owner has tried to power it up. So when they said it did nt work, it still may have lit up or had a hum, which can be a good sign.

Guys, is that a large bumblebee cap on top of the chassis? Largest one I have seen.

I think you will have a great sounding set once finished. Don't be in a hurry, and come back and ask if you need any help. I would suspect that a simple recap, and tube testing wikk get the set going again.

Good luck!
Gary.


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