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Ron Ramirez
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06-18-2008, 10:05 PM

Hi

In regard to what to replate the tube shields with, how about the original tin? While it may not be the best for corrosion protection, it's not as if you are going to store your set out in a damp barn after restoration, right? Icon_smile

Now my thoughts on your other choices:

Nickel - Will look very nice...maybe too nice.

Silver - Are you a millionaire or what? Are you kidding me?

Gold - Are you a multi-millionaire or what? Are you kidding me?

Copper - This is a Philco, not a Zenith.

Brass - Ditto.

Yes, you MUST replace ALL of the paper and electrolytic capacitors for safety and reliability. Those 70+ year old electrolytics are already on borrowed time, even IF they will reform. Replace and be done with it.

Should you not heed the warning and apply power without replacing paper and electrolytic caps...you very well MAY fire it up...literally! Icon_eek

Good luck with the set. This is one of the nice ones.

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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN

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Restoration options - by auplater - 06-18-2008, 09:35 PM

Re: Restoration options - by Ron Ramirez - 06-18-2008, 10:05 PM

[No subject] - by 49Stude63 - 06-18-2008, 11:01 PM

[No subject] - by philcobenz - 06-19-2008, 12:32 AM

Options - by auplater - 06-19-2008, 07:08 AM

[No subject] - by philcobenz - 06-19-2008, 11:36 AM

Refinishing - by auplater - 06-19-2008, 02:16 PM

Re: Options - by exray - 06-19-2008, 02:24 PM

[No subject] - by philcobenz - 06-19-2008, 03:37 PM

[No subject] - by 49Stude63 - 06-19-2008, 04:44 PM

Re: Options - by auplater - 06-21-2008, 04:49 PM

Fabric cleaned and reinstalled - by auplater - 06-21-2008, 06:38 PM

[No subject] - by Ron Ramirez - 06-21-2008, 09:53 PM

Tube Shields - by auplater - 06-23-2008, 07:35 PM

[No subject] - by philcobenz - 06-24-2008, 07:05 PM

[No subject] - by auplater - 06-24-2008, 07:44 PM

[No subject] - by Texasrocker - 06-25-2008, 02:48 AM

[No subject] - by auplater - 06-25-2008, 08:38 AM

[No subject] - by Texasrocker - 06-27-2008, 02:18 AM

Plating - by auplater - 07-01-2008, 08:29 AM

[No subject] - by Texasrocker - 07-02-2008, 01:15 AM

Restoration progress - by auplater - 07-02-2008, 08:51 AM

progress made - by auplater - 07-06-2008, 03:08 PM

Re: Restoration progress - by Ron Ramirez - 07-06-2008, 04:50 PM

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