You could add a transformer but it takes room. How about a lamp and cap in series with the AC line? Probably need Zener diodes so lamp doesn't flash at turn on.
Your radio already has a 35Z5 rectifier. It's made to operate a lamp but requires a little wiring change.
Remove resistor R9 (22 ohms) from pin #2. Connect it to pin #3 instead. Add a #47 lamp between pins #2 and #3. That's a simple change making your GE like other radios with a dial lamp.
http://www.nostalgiaair.org/PagesByModel/590/M0007590.pdf
Norm
::I am working on a GE 114w, this radio has no dial light. Is there any way to install a dial light?
::Can a seperate transformer be built into the AC power line to power a light?
::Vinny
::
::In my experience dial lamps are usually powered by the heater voltage on the tubes but in your case your heater voltages run around 35 volts. I don't know of a lamp that fits that spec. You could use a type T4, NE45 lamp that is 105-125 volts and come off of your power switch. This bulb however has a current rating of .002 amps.
:Vinny
:
: You could add a transformer but it takes room. How about a lamp and cap in series with the AC line? Probably need Zener diodes so lamp doesn't flash at turn on.
:
: Your radio already has a 35Z5 rectifier. It's made to operate a lamp but requires a little wiring change.
:
: Remove resistor R9 (22 ohms) from pin #2. Connect it to pin #3 instead. Add a #47 lamp between pins #2 and #3. That's a simple change making your GE like other radios with a dial lamp.
:
:http://www.nostalgiaair.org/PagesByModel/590/M0007590.pdf
:
:Norm
:
:::I am working on a GE 114w, this radio has no dial light. Is there any way to install a dial light?
:::Can a seperate transformer be built into the AC power line to power a light?
:::Vinny
:::
:::In my experience dial lamps are usually powered by the heater voltage on the tubes but in your case your heater voltages run around 35 volts. I don't know of a lamp that fits that spec. You could use a type T4, NE45 lamp that is 105-125 volts and come off of your power switch. This bulb however has a current rating of .002 amps.
In another thread someone mentioned Radio Shack has them. If you don't have a Radio Shack nearby email you address. Something like that I can send in an envelope.
Norm
:Norm, as I was trying to move the resistor it cracked...it's r9 @22ohm and 1/2 watt..I want to order one but do not know the wattage or what type to buy?
:Vinny
:
:
:
::Vinny
::
:: You could add a transformer but it takes room. How about a lamp and cap in series with the AC line? Probably need Zener diodes so lamp doesn't flash at turn on.
::
:: Your radio already has a 35Z5 rectifier. It's made to operate a lamp but requires a little wiring change.
::
:: Remove resistor R9 (22 ohms) from pin #2. Connect it to pin #3 instead. Add a #47 lamp between pins #2 and #3. That's a simple change making your GE like other radios with a dial lamp.
::
::http://www.nostalgiaair.org/PagesByModel/590/M0007590.pdf
::
::Norm
::
::::I am working on a GE 114w, this radio has no dial light. Is there any way to install a dial light?
::::Can a seperate transformer be built into the AC power line to power a light?
::::Vinny
::::
::::In my experience dial lamps are usually powered by the heater voltage on the tubes but in your case your heater voltages run around 35 volts. I don't know of a lamp that fits that spec. You could use a type T4, NE45 lamp that is 105-125 volts and come off of your power switch. This bulb however has a current rating of .002 amps.
:Hi Vinny
:
: In another thread someone mentioned Radio Shack has them. If you don't have a Radio Shack nearby email you address. Something like that I can send in an envelope.
:
:Norm
:
::Norm, as I was trying to move the resistor it cracked...it's r9 @22ohm and 1/2 watt..I want to order one but do not know the wattage or what type to buy?
::Vinny
::
::
::
:::Vinny
:::
::: You could add a transformer but it takes room. How about a lamp and cap in series with the AC line? Probably need Zener diodes so lamp doesn't flash at turn on.
:::
::: Your radio already has a 35Z5 rectifier. It's made to operate a lamp but requires a little wiring change.
:::
::: Remove resistor R9 (22 ohms) from pin #2. Connect it to pin #3 instead. Add a #47 lamp between pins #2 and #3. That's a simple change making your GE like other radios with a dial lamp.
:::
:::http://www.nostalgiaair.org/PagesByModel/590/M0007590.pdf
:::
:::Norm
:::
:::::I am working on a GE 114w, this radio has no dial light. Is there any way to install a dial light?
:::::Can a seperate transformer be built into the AC power line to power a light?
:::::Vinny
:::::
:::::In my experience dial lamps are usually powered by the heater voltage on the tubes but in your case your heater voltages run around 35 volts. I don't know of a lamp that fits that spec. You could use a type T4, NE45 lamp that is 105-125 volts and come off of your power switch. This bulb however has a current rating of .002 amps.
In another thread someone mentioned resistors don't have polarity. I'll post it here also. Stripes only indicate value.
Norm
:Norm, I purchased the resistor at radio shack. Is there a certain direction direction that they go. I would assume they match the same with the red lines on the 5th. pin to the left where the other one was?
:Vinny
:
:
::Hi Vinny
::
:: In another thread someone mentioned Radio Shack has them. If you don't have a Radio Shack nearby email you address. Something like that I can send in an envelope.
::
::Norm
::
:::Norm, as I was trying to move the resistor it cracked...it's r9 @22ohm and 1/2 watt..I want to order one but do not know the wattage or what type to buy?
:::Vinny
:::
:::
:::
::::Vinny
::::
:::: You could add a transformer but it takes room. How about a lamp and cap in series with the AC line? Probably need Zener diodes so lamp doesn't flash at turn on.
::::
:::: Your radio already has a 35Z5 rectifier. It's made to operate a lamp but requires a little wiring change.
::::
:::: Remove resistor R9 (22 ohms) from pin #2. Connect it to pin #3 instead. Add a #47 lamp between pins #2 and #3. That's a simple change making your GE like other radios with a dial lamp.
::::
::::http://www.nostalgiaair.org/PagesByModel/590/M0007590.pdf
::::
::::Norm
::::
::::::I am working on a GE 114w, this radio has no dial light. Is there any way to install a dial light?
::::::Can a seperate transformer be built into the AC power line to power a light?
::::::Vinny
::::::
::::::In my experience dial lamps are usually powered by the heater voltage on the tubes but in your case your heater voltages run around 35 volts. I don't know of a lamp that fits that spec. You could use a type T4, NE45 lamp that is 105-125 volts and come off of your power switch. This bulb however has a current rating of .002 amps.
:Vinny
:
: In another thread someone mentioned resistors don't have polarity. I'll post it here also. Stripes only indicate value.
:
:Norm
:
::Norm, I purchased the resistor at radio shack. Is there a certain direction direction that they go. I would assume they match the same with the red lines on the 5th. pin to the left where the other one was?
::Vinny
::
::
:::Hi Vinny
:::
::: In another thread someone mentioned Radio Shack has them. If you don't have a Radio Shack nearby email you address. Something like that I can send in an envelope.
:::
:::Norm
:::
::::Norm, as I was trying to move the resistor it cracked...it's r9 @22ohm and 1/2 watt..I want to order one but do not know the wattage or what type to buy?
::::Vinny
::::
::::
::::
:::::Vinny
:::::
::::: You could add a transformer but it takes room. How about a lamp and cap in series with the AC line? Probably need Zener diodes so lamp doesn't flash at turn on.
:::::
::::: Your radio already has a 35Z5 rectifier. It's made to operate a lamp but requires a little wiring change.
:::::
::::: Remove resistor R9 (22 ohms) from pin #2. Connect it to pin #3 instead. Add a #47 lamp between pins #2 and #3. That's a simple change making your GE like other radios with a dial lamp.
:::::
:::::http://www.nostalgiaair.org/PagesByModel/590/M0007590.pdf
:::::
:::::Norm
:::::
:::::::I am working on a GE 114w, this radio has no dial light. Is there any way to install a dial light?
:::::::Can a seperate transformer be built into the AC power line to power a light?
:::::::Vinny
:::::::
:::::::In my experience dial lamps are usually powered by the heater voltage on the tubes but in your case your heater voltages run around 35 volts. I don't know of a lamp that fits that spec. You could use a type T4, NE45 lamp that is 105-125 volts and come off of your power switch. This bulb however has a current rating of .002 amps.
You should measure about 7.5 V between pins 2 and 3. With a #40 or #47 lamp, that voltage will drop to about 5.5 V, enough for the lamp.
Doug
:I am working on a GE 114w, this radio has no dial light. Is there any way to install a dial light?
:Can a seperate transformer be built into the AC power line to power a light?
:Vinny
7 and 2 also check for polarity (I believe that is the heater (Cathode).
Would adding a bulb and bulb socket stress the radio circuits?
Vinny
:Vinny: That set uses a 35Z5 rectifier, which has a lamp tap on the filament - the tap is unused on your model.
:
:You should measure about 7.5 V between pins 2 and 3. With a #40 or #47 lamp, that voltage will drop to about 5.5 V, enough for the lamp.
:Doug
:
::I am working on a GE 114w, this radio has no dial light. Is there any way to install a dial light?
::Can a seperate transformer be built into the AC power line to power a light?
::Vinny
:Vinny: That set uses a 35Z5 rectifier, which has a lamp tap on the filament - the tap is unused on your model.
:
:You should measure about 7.5 V between pins 2 and 3. With a #40 or #47 lamp, that voltage will drop to about 5.5 V, enough for the lamp.
:Doug
:
::I am working on a GE 114w, this radio has no dial light. Is there any way to install a dial light?
::Can a seperate transformer be built into the AC power line to power a light?
::Vinny
But No, it won't hurt your radio.
Doug
:Doug, I also got this information:
:Remove resistor R9 (22 ohms) from pin #2. Connect it to pin #3 instead. Add a #47 lamp between pins #2 and #3. That's a simple change making your GE like other radios with a dial lamp.
:
:
:
::Vinny: That set uses a 35Z5 rectifier, which has a lamp tap on the filament - the tap is unused on your model.
::
::You should measure about 7.5 V between pins 2 and 3. With a #40 or #47 lamp, that voltage will drop to about 5.5 V, enough for the lamp.
::Doug
::
:::I am working on a GE 114w, this radio has no dial light. Is there any way to install a dial light?
:::Can a seperate transformer be built into the AC power line to power a light?
:::Vinny
Vinny, do what Norm says - now and always!
:
:But No, it won't hurt your radio.
:Doug
:
:
::Doug, I also got this information:
::Remove resistor R9 (22 ohms) from pin #2. Connect it to pin #3 instead. Add a #47 lamp between pins #2 and #3. That's a simple change making your GE like other radios with a dial lamp.
::
::
::
:::Vinny: That set uses a 35Z5 rectifier, which has a lamp tap on the filament - the tap is unused on your model.
:::
:::You should measure about 7.5 V between pins 2 and 3. With a #40 or #47 lamp, that voltage will drop to about 5.5 V, enough for the lamp.
:::Doug
:::
::::I am working on a GE 114w, this radio has no dial light. Is there any way to install a dial light?
::::Can a seperate transformer be built into the AC power line to power a light?
::::Vinny