Hello,

Quick Question, I have a RCA 25BP i would like to replace the power cord on this model but it seems the power cord has a built in 545 ohm resistor, that explains the third wire in the power cord. Could i sub a wire wound power resitor in its place and use a convential power cord?

Thanks for any help

:Hello,
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:Quick Question, I have a RCA 25BP i would like to replace the power cord on this model but it seems the power cord has a built in 545 ohm resistor, that explains the third wire in the power cord. Could i sub a wire wound power resitor in its place and use a convential power cord?
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:Thanks for any help

You could use a diode. Have a look here
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:Hello,
:
:Quick Question, I have a RCA 25BP i would like to replace the power cord on this model but it seems the power cord has a built in 545 ohm resistor, that explains the third wire in the power cord. Could i sub a wire wound power resitor in its place and use a convential power cord?
:
:Thanks for any help

There is under resources " tips and training " A good article with chart about line cord resistors.

::Hello,
::
::Quick Question, I have a RCA 25BP i would like to replace the power cord on this model but it seems the power cord has a built in 545 ohm resistor, that explains the third wire in the power cord. Could i sub a wire wound power resitor in its place and use a convential power cord?
::
::Thanks for any help
:
:There is under resources " tips and training " A good article with chart about line cord resistors.

If you want to keep a vintage tube rectifier, you could use a 117Z6-GT which is of the right vintage. Some RCAs came with either a 35Z5-GT with resistor line cord or 117Z6-GT which works directly from the line with no resistor line cord. If you go with a solid state diode, you will need a series dropping resistor. Fred