It has been completly restored by ,I assume,a qualified restorer.It has one problem, at start up,with volume control at lowest position,It comes on loud and then drops off completly,as it heats up,then I turn the control up about half way and it plays ok.The control starts working from half way on.Is this normal for this set?
Thanks Budfour.

Hi Budfour

Volume control in an AK82 can act like that depending on the way tube filaments heat. The volume control circuit isn't like moderm radios.

There are two 24A's in your radio. Reverse their positions and see how it effects volume action?

Norm

:It has been completly restored by ,I assume,a qualified restorer.It has one problem, at start up,with volume control at lowest position,It comes on loud and then drops off completly,as it heats up,then I turn the control up about half way and it plays ok.The control starts working from half way on.Is this normal for this set?
: Thanks Budfour.

And all this time budfour you thought it was the restorer fault, there not all like me !!

:Hi Budfour
:
: Volume control in an AK82 can act like that depending on the way tube filaments heat. The volume control circuit isn't like moderm radios.
:
: There are two 24A's in your radio. Reverse their positions and see how it effects volume action?
:
:Norm
:
::It has been completly restored by ,I assume,a qualified restorer.It has one problem, at start up,with volume control at lowest position,It comes on loud and then drops off completly,as it heats up,then I turn the control up about half way and it plays ok.The control starts working from half way on.Is this normal for this set?
:: Thanks Budfour.

Thanks fellows, I will try your suggestion Norm.
For the Philco man,I thought the person did a wonderful job on the complete restoration,It worked perfectly when I received it,it just started acting up lately.You fellows do a great service to every one, including greenies like me.As for my experience,I can change a few caps and tubes and use a solder iron pretty good.
Thanks
Budfour

I was just kidding, hope no one is offended.
You know Budfour you should try restoring them, It’s fun and the help is all here, just ask

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:Thanks fellows, I will try your suggestion Norm.
:For the Philco man,I thought the person did a wonderful job on the complete restoration,It worked perfectly when I received it,it just started acting up lately.You fellows do a great service to every one, including greenies like me.As for my experience,I can change a few caps and tubes and use a solder iron pretty good.
: Thanks
: Budfour

Philco
I just started on a Watterson 522,refinishing the wooden box,stripped the old finish restained it in original color and will try spraying it with Delph laquer,don't know if this is the way to go or not,what you think?I cant keep the dial light from burning out,Norm put me on a #47.It pops out after a while.He suggested replacing the elecrolitics and checking the rectifier,But It plays so good I am hesitant to do it.
How about increasing the bulb voltage?And yes I am just getting into it an learning a lot from you folks,
I like the old woodie's,I grew up in the 40ties.
Thanks
Budfour

Hi Budfour,
If I were you, I would give serious thought as to what Norm has to say. He won't steer you astray. Thing is, if your blowing your dial light, it's probably getting to much voltages now. If it is wired in series with the tubes, you are really putting undue voltages on the filaments on the tubes as well. Best not run that thing to long as is.
Just my two cents
Take care
Bud

:Philco
: I just started on a Watterson 522,refinishing the wooden box,stripped the old finish restained it in original color and will try spraying it with Delph laquer,don't know if this is the way to go or not,what you think?I cant keep the dial light from burning out,Norm put me on a #47.It pops out after a while.He suggested replacing the elecrolitics and checking the rectifier,But It plays so good I am hesitant to do it.
:How about increasing the bulb voltage?And yes I am just getting into it an learning a lot from you folks,
:I like the old woodie's,I grew up in the 40ties.
: Thanks
: Budfour
:
:

Hi,
I agree that the filter should be replaced too- Think of it as cheap insurance in the long run. Especially if you plan on using the radio a lot.

As for the lacquer, it should look close to the original. Before you start with staining the wood, fill the pores, there are several ways to do it, and each method works differently for different people, but perhaps the simplest is to use "Plastic Wood" wood filler, or a product of similar characteristics- avoid the putties that are designed to remain waxy as those are intended for nail holes in wood trim around the house; and work it across the grain at about 45 degrees to the wood grain direction. Take about a teaspoonful of it (wear thin plastic gloves so you can feel the material), and just rub it across the wood so it leaves a little bit in the pores, but not any on top of the wood surface, or you can roll it out on the wood much as did with plasticene clay when you were a kid. Do this just prior to any stain application so that the stain tints the wood filler too. This way when you apply the lacquer, it will give you the same smooth surface finish as the radio had originally.

:Hi Budfour,
: If I were you, I would give serious thought as to what Norm has to say. He won't steer you astray. Thing is, if your blowing your dial light, it's probably getting to much voltages now. If it is wired in series with the tubes, you are really putting undue voltages on the filaments on the tubes as well. Best not run that thing to long as is.
:Just my two cents
:Take care
:Bud
:
::Philco
:: I just started on a Watterson 522,refinishing the wooden box,stripped the old finish restained it in original color and will try spraying it with Delph laquer,don't know if this is the way to go or not,what you think?I cant keep the dial light from burning out,Norm put me on a #47.It pops out after a while.He suggested replacing the elecrolitics and checking the rectifier,But It plays so good I am hesitant to do it.
::How about increasing the bulb voltage?And yes I am just getting into it an learning a lot from you folks,
::I like the old woodie's,I grew up in the 40ties.
:: Thanks
:: Budfour
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