I am restoring a Philco model 95 and the audio push-pull input xformer has an open winding. The xformer (Schematic no 51 and Philco part no 3537) couples a 27 tube to 2- 45 tubes. Can anyone give me info regarding an acceptable replacement or info regarding the impedance of the primary and secondary center taped winding? Thanks for your help.
Ben Forrester

:I am restoring a Philco model 95 and the audio push-pull input xformer has an open winding. The xformer (Schematic no 51 and Philco part no 3537) couples a 27 tube to 2- 45 tubes. Can anyone give me info regarding an acceptable replacement or info regarding the impedance of the primary and secondary center taped winding? Thanks for your help.
:Ben Forrester

Ben, you can get one from AES the part # is PT-156 is universal replacment and works good, cost is 15.95 I have used one for the same radio.
E.

::I am restoring a Philco model 95 and the audio push-pull input xformer has an open winding. The xformer (Schematic no 51 and Philco part no 3537) couples a 27 tube to 2- 45 tubes. Can anyone give me info regarding an acceptable replacement or info regarding the impedance of the primary and secondary center taped winding? Thanks for your help.
::Ben Forrester
:
:Ben, you can get one from AES the part # is PT-156 is universal replacment and works good, cost is 15.95 I have used one for the same radio.
:E.

:::I am restoring a Philco model 95 and the audio push-pull input xformer has an open winding. The xformer (Schematic no 51 and Philco part no 3537) couples a 27 tube to 2- 45 tubes. Can anyone give me info regarding an acceptable replacement or info regarding the impedance of the primary and secondary center taped winding? Thanks for your help.
:::Ben Forrester
::
::Ben, you can get one from AES the part # is PT-156 is universal replacment and works good, cost is 15.95 I have used one for the same radio.
::E.

Ben: The 156 is correct. My westinghouse WR8 has the same tube arrangement. I had to replace the transformer due to open winding and used a PT-156. A few years later, Antique Electronic Supply offered a supposedly improved version (PT-157) which had a nickel core and was supposed to provided improved fidelity. I bought it and installed in my radio, but I can't honestly say I can hear any improvement. I see they don't offer the PT-157 anymore. Mark from Kalamazoo

: Ben: The 156 is correct. My westinghouse WR8 has the same tube arrangement. I had to replace the transformer due to open winding and used a PT-156. A few years later, Antique Electronic Supply offered a supposedly improved version (PT-157) which had a nickel core and was supposed to provided improved fidelity. I bought it and installed in my radio, but I can't honestly say I can hear any improvement. I see they don't offer the PT-157 anymore. Mark from Kalamazoo
Hey Mark , I also tried the 157 on another radio a seranader with the same tube line up... I also heard no difference in sound... guess you gotta be a dog to hear any difference... hey how much snow do you got on your side of the state?
E.

Elton: Glad to hear that it wasn't just me that couldn't tell the difference with that transformer! As to the snow here, we haven't got a lot, but it gets worse the closer you get to Lake Michigan. But, it's so cold outside, there's no reason to go outside anyway. Mark from Kalamazoo

: Elton: Glad to hear that it wasn't just me that couldn't tell the difference with that transformer! As to the snow here, we haven't got a lot, but it gets worse the closer you get to Lake Michigan. But, it's so cold outside, there's no reason to go outside anyway. Mark from Kalamazoo

Well we got about 6 inches here but is also super cold by the bay, great time to stay in and work on old projects...LOL
E.

::I am restoring a Philco model 95 and the audio push-pull input xformer has an open winding. The xformer (Schematic no 51 and Philco part no 3537) couples a 27 tube to 2- 45 tubes. Can anyone give me info regarding an acceptable replacement or info regarding the impedance of the primary and secondary center taped winding? Thanks for your help.
::Ben Forrester
:
:Ben, you can get one from AES the part # is PT-156 is universal replacment and works good, cost is 15.95 I have used one for the same radio.
:E.

Many thanks for your help Elton. The Philco 95 is in excellent physical condition and the electronics are in good shape for the age.
Ben