Both radios are in Rider Volume #4. Schematics should be available here on nostalgiaair.
Norm
:Could anyone tell me which Riders volume these radios appear in.
:Charles
Parts are available from AES, tubesandmore.com and Play Things Of Past, oldradioparts.com .
First remove the chassis from cabinet. Look it over for damage. Power transformers are generally damaged by shorted caps. You might be able to tell if the power transformer is bad by a burnt smell. It's always best to replace electrolytic filter caps before operating a radio. Replace the line cord if it looks bad.
It's best to use a 60-100 watt light bulb in series with your radio when you bring it up. If the light bulb is bright the transformer may have shorted windings.
When you have questions post them here. Someone will usually respond.
Norm
:(Sorry about the duplication of the reply)
:Any words of wisdom concerning the restoration of this radio would be appreciated as it was my Great Grandparents. This set has suffered either a massive power transformer failure or a blast of lightning. There are several caps that are scorched black, tar from the transformer melted on the chassis, along w/ wires that have melted rubber globs stuck to them. Any help would be very welcome!!
: Respectfully,
: Charles
:::Hi Charles
:::
::: Both radios are in Rider Volume #4. Schematics should be available here on nostalgiaair.
:::
:::Norm
:::
::::Could anyone tell me which Riders volume these radios appear in.
::::Charles
:Hi Charles
:
: Parts are available from AES, tubesandmore.com and Play Things Of Past, oldradioparts.com .
:
: First remove the chassis from cabinet. Look it over for damage. Power transformers are generally damaged by shorted caps. You might be able to tell if the power transformer is bad by a burnt smell. It's always best to replace electrolytic filter caps before operating a radio. Replace the line cord if it looks bad.
:
: It's best to use a 60-100 watt light bulb in series with your radio when you bring it up. If the light bulb is bright the transformer may have shorted windings.
:
: When you have questions post them here. Someone will usually respond.
:
:Norm
:
::(Sorry about the duplication of the reply)
::Any words of wisdom concerning the restoration of this radio would be appreciated as it was my Great Grandparents. This set has suffered either a massive power transformer failure or a blast of lightning. There are several caps that are scorched black, tar from the transformer melted on the chassis, along w/ wires that have melted rubber globs stuck to them. Any help would be very welcome!!
:: Respectfully,
:: Charles
::::Hi Charles
::::
:::: Both radios are in Rider Volume #4. Schematics should be available here on nostalgiaair.
::::
::::Norm
::::
:::::Could anyone tell me which Riders volume these radios appear in.
:::::Charles
This radio uses 2.5 volt tubes. Transformers with that winding are harder to find but Play Things Of Past does have them listed. (near the bottom)
http://www.oldradioparts.com/2a23efl.txt
Look for a transformer with 2.5 volts @ 7 amps or more, 5 volts @ 2 amps and a high voltage center tapped winding with around 350 volts each side. 70 ma will be ok. Exact ratings aren't important. Be sure the replacement will fit on your radio chassis.
Norm
:The time has come for me to get this old girl going again. I would like to give this radio back to my Mom this Christmas if I possible. I do not know what the power transformer replacement should be, as the original is ruined. The set will be completly recapped
:and all bad componets replaced.
: Any & all help will be appreciated
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
::Hi Charles
::
:: Parts are available from AES, tubesandmore.com and Play Things Of Past, oldradioparts.com .
::
:: First remove the chassis from cabinet. Look it over for damage. Power transformers are generally damaged by shorted caps. You might be able to tell if the power transformer is bad by a burnt smell. It's always best to replace electrolytic filter caps before operating a radio. Replace the line cord if it looks bad.
::
:: It's best to use a 60-100 watt light bulb in series with your radio when you bring it up. If the light bulb is bright the transformer may have shorted windings.
::
:: When you have questions post them here. Someone will usually respond.
::
::Norm
::
:::(Sorry about the duplication of the reply)
:::Any words of wisdom concerning the restoration of this radio would be appreciated as it was my Great Grandparents. This set has suffered either a massive power transformer failure or a blast of lightning. There are several caps that are scorched black, tar from the transformer melted on the chassis, along w/ wires that have melted rubber globs stuck to them. Any help would be very welcome!!
::: Respectfully,
::: Charles
:::::Hi Charles
:::::
::::: Both radios are in Rider Volume #4. Schematics should be available here on nostalgiaair.
:::::
:::::Norm
:::::
::::::Could anyone tell me which Riders volume these radios appear in.
::::::Charles
:Hi Charles
:
: This radio uses 2.5 volt tubes. Transformers with that winding are harder to find but Play Things Of Past does have them listed. (near the bottom)
:
:http://www.oldradioparts.com/2a23efl.txt
:
: Look for a transformer with 2.5 volts @ 7 amps or more, 5 volts @ 2 amps and a high voltage center tapped winding with around 350 volts each side. 70 ma will be ok. Exact ratings aren't important. Be sure the replacement will fit on your radio chassis.
:
:Norm
:
::The time has come for me to get this old girl going again. I would like to give this radio back to my Mom this Christmas if I possible. I do not know what the power transformer replacement should be, as the original is ruined. The set will be completly recapped
::and all bad componets replaced.
:: Any & all help will be appreciated
::
::
::
::
::
::
::
::
:::Hi Charles
:::
::: Parts are available from AES, tubesandmore.com and Play Things Of Past, oldradioparts.com .
:::
::: First remove the chassis from cabinet. Look it over for damage. Power transformers are generally damaged by shorted caps. You might be able to tell if the power transformer is bad by a burnt smell. It's always best to replace electrolytic filter caps before operating a radio. Replace the line cord if it looks bad.
:::
::: It's best to use a 60-100 watt light bulb in series with your radio when you bring it up. If the light bulb is bright the transformer may have shorted windings.
:::
::: When you have questions post them here. Someone will usually respond.
:::
:::Norm
:::
::::(Sorry about the duplication of the reply)
::::Any words of wisdom concerning the restoration of this radio would be appreciated as it was my Great Grandparents. This set has suffered either a massive power transformer failure or a blast of lightning. There are several caps that are scorched black, tar from the transformer melted on the chassis, along w/ wires that have melted rubber globs stuck to them. Any help would be very welcome!!
:::: Respectfully,
:::: Charles
::::::Hi Charles
::::::
:::::: Both radios are in Rider Volume #4. Schematics should be available here on nostalgiaair.
::::::
::::::Norm
::::::
:::::::Could anyone tell me which Riders volume these radios appear in.
:::::::Charles