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RCA 7-EY-1JF
6/30/2010 7:12:55 PMBrianC
Just got the above RCA 45 player 7-EY-1JF (coral and grey) in the shop for repair. No tubes are there, and there are 2 sockets---a 7 pin small socket rectifier(35W4?), and 8 pin large socket (possibly for a 25L6 type?), with a 270 ohm power resistor between them...anyone know the tubes needed here?
6/30/2010 8:09:56 PMEdd








Sir Brian Ceeee. . . . . .


Circa '56.


U must not have noticed that it is using a selenium rectifier, along with the motor winding acting as a drop for your series filament voltages and is in what I called a Charcoal Grey and Titty Pink case.
This info should also confirm the 7 pin mini pre amp tube used.


Also hope your cartridges output is still good, as well as the odd shaped cycling cam located down below, is still good and not cracked across.


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73's de Edd






Just got the above RCA 45 player 7-EY-1JF (coral and grey) in the shop for repair. No tubes are there, and there are 2 sockets---a 7 pin small socket rectifier(35W4?), and 8 pin large socket (possibly for a 25L6 type?), with a 270 ohm power resistor between them...anyone know the tubes needed here?
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6/30/2010 8:44:39 PMBrianC
Thanks Edd.....Looks like someone butchered a repair job on this chassis...your schematic is great....Should be very helpful....Once I get the amp going I'll check the rubber parts....:
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:Just got the above RCA 45 player 7-EY-1JF (coral and grey) in the shop for repair. No tubes are there, and there are 2 sockets---a 7 pin small socket rectifier(35W4?), and 8 pin large socket (possibly for a 25L6 type?), with a 270 ohm power resistor between them...anyone know the tubes needed here?
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6/30/2010 9:54:36 PMBrianC
Edd...I just checked your schematic, and my chassis doesn't match up, or use a selemium rect..Uses a tube rect. and an output tube...Got some noise out of it, using a 25L6 and 35W4, but something is still wrong with my tube selection...takes too long to warm up, and 270 ohm resistor from 35W4 heater to 25L6 heater gets too hot..No tone control on this one, input goes from p/u to volume ctl. to grid of o/p tube....Any other guesses?:Thanks Edd.....Looks like someone butchered a repair job on this chassis...your schematic is great....Should be very helpful....Once I get the amp going I'll check the rubber parts....:
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::U must not have noticed that it is using a selenium rectifier, along with the motor winding acting as a drop for your series filament voltages and is in what I called a Charcoal Grey and Titty Pink case.
::This info should also confirm the 7 pin mini pre amp tube used.
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::Also hope your cartridges output is still good, as well as the odd shaped cycling cam located down below, is still good and not cracked across.
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::Just got the above RCA 45 player 7-EY-1JF (coral and grey) in the shop for repair. No tubes are there, and there are 2 sockets---a 7 pin small socket rectifier(35W4?), and 8 pin large socket (possibly for a 25L6 type?), with a 270 ohm power resistor between them...anyone know the tubes needed here?
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6/30/2010 9:58:00 PMBrianC
Edd, messed up my last post. the fina; sentence shouldn't be there:Edd...I just checked your schematic, and my chassis doesn't match up, or use a selemium rect..Uses a tube rect. and an output tube...Got some noise out of it, using a 25L6 and 35W4, but something is still wrong with my tube selection...takes too long to warm up, and 270 ohm resistor from 35W4 heater to 25L6 heater gets too hot..No tone control on this one, input goes from p/u to volume ctl. to grid of o/p tube....Any other guesses?:Thanks Edd.....Looks like someone butchered a repair job on this chassis...your schematic is great....Should be very helpful....Once I get the amp going I'll check the rubber parts....:
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:::U must not have noticed that it is using a selenium rectifier, along with the motor winding acting as a drop for your series filament voltages and is in what I called a Charcoal Grey and Titty Pink case.
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6/30/2010 10:01:14 PMBrianC
:Just got the above RCA 45 player 7-EY-1JF (coral and grey) in the shop for repair. No tubes are there, and there are 2 sockets---a 7 pin small socket rectifier(35W4?), and 8 pin large socket (possibly for a 25L6 type?), with a 270 ohm power resistor between them...anyone know the tubes needed here?
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I've messed up my replies to EDD..I'll start over
6/30/2010 11:36:11 PMNorm Leal
Hi Brian

Your circuit won't use a 25L6 and 35W4. 25L6 has a 300 ma filament and 35W4 150 ma. If you already have a selenium rectifier the 7 pin tube wouldn't be 35W4.

Edd supplied a nice circuit but if it isn't the same how is your 7 pin tube wired? What pins are used? May use a pentode like 6AU6 rather than triode?

Norm

::Just got the above RCA 45 player 7-EY-1JF (coral and grey) in the shop for repair. No tubes are there, and there are 2 sockets---a 7 pin small socket rectifier(35W4?), and 8 pin large socket (possibly for a 25L6 type?), with a 270 ohm power resistor between them...anyone know the tubes needed here?
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:I've messed up my replies to EDD..I'll start over
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7/1/2010 9:38:39 AMBrianC
:HI Norm,
No selenium rectfier on this puppy. The wiring on the socket is set up for a rect. tube. I found a pic of the exact chassis on the net, but can't see the tube #'s....http://antiqueradios.com/gallery/v/temp/7-EY-1EF.jpg.html.......(the power resistor is 270 ohm)I also found a closer schematic, which is a one tube set (25L6) with a selenium rect, which I could maybe copy, using a diode and resistor...Can you suggest another O/P tube to go with a 35W4 in this circuit that may work, or another similar rect/OP tube combo? It looks like 25L6's were used in this chassis.......:Hi Brian
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: Your circuit won't use a 25L6 and 35W4. 25L6 has a 300 ma filament and 35W4 150 ma. If you already have a selenium rectifier the 7 pin tube wouldn't be 35W4.
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: Edd supplied a nice circuit but if it isn't the same how is your 7 pin tube wired? What pins are used? May use a pentode like 6AU6 rather than triode?
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:::Just got the above RCA 45 player 7-EY-1JF (coral and grey) in the shop for repair. No tubes are there, and there are 2 sockets---a 7 pin small socket rectifier(35W4?), and 8 pin large socket (possibly for a 25L6 type?), with a 270 ohm power resistor between them...anyone know the tubes needed here?
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7/1/2010 11:59:56 AMNorm Leal
Hi Brian

Since you think 35W4 is correct try 35L6 or 50L6 in the other socket. Even though higher voltage current is 150 ma, same as 34W4. This tube will heat much faster.

Norm

::HI Norm,
:No selenium rectfier on this puppy. The wiring on the socket is set up for a rect. tube. I found a pic of the exact chassis on the net, but can't see the tube #'s....http://antiqueradios.com/gallery/v/temp/7-EY-1EF.jpg.html.......(the power resistor is 270 ohm)I also found a closer schematic, which is a one tube set (25L6) with a selenium rect, which I could maybe copy, using a diode and resistor...Can you suggest another O/P tube to go with a 35W4 in this circuit that may work, or another similar rect/OP tube combo? It looks like 25L6's were used in this chassis.......:Hi Brian
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:: Your circuit won't use a 25L6 and 35W4. 25L6 has a 300 ma filament and 35W4 150 ma. If you already have a selenium rectifier the 7 pin tube wouldn't be 35W4.
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:: Edd supplied a nice circuit but if it isn't the same how is your 7 pin tube wired? What pins are used? May use a pentode like 6AU6 rather than triode?
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::Norm
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::::Just got the above RCA 45 player 7-EY-1JF (coral and grey) in the shop for repair. No tubes are there, and there are 2 sockets---a 7 pin small socket rectifier(35W4?), and 8 pin large socket (possibly for a 25L6 type?), with a 270 ohm power resistor between them...anyone know the tubes needed here?
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:::I've messed up my replies to EDD..I'll start over
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7/1/2010 2:03:11 PMEdd








Sir Brian Ceeee. . . . . .

Wel l l l l, I 'jes dun' went and looked up what the index said should be the chassis in that model number and the tube sockets given, all jibed with the schematics layouts.


I just now went back as far as '54 to as late as '58 and none of them used what you seem to have in that set.


I found a possible 14 different chassis variants , but by '58 they had all shifted to using 50C5 's for their output tubes, instead of the 25L6's.

(Along with most later units then being . . . . STEEE-ROWWWWW.)


I was alternatively seeing the cartridge . . . HIGH output . . I must say . . .going right to the volume control and then into the #5 of the 25L6 or else, other circuits were additionally incorporating the 6AT6 preamp.

If yours is using the 35W4 with its #7 output routing to the filter cap(s) then that would be dependent upon the 35W4 being shunted with an ~ 235 ohm power resistor to balance out the filament current differentialities( 150 ma VS 300 ma)and then the special winding of the resistance of the motor winding to make up the excess filament dropping resistance.


Or the AF output tube being a 35 or 50L6 would result in creation of a 150 ma series string.

You should be able to now ascertain if the two filaments measure the proper AC voltage across them and the B+ being proper at the screen and plate of the 25L6.


And to see if the amp is working by going halfway between the filaments of the 35W4/25L6, putting a jumper wire to that junction and connect to an .001 paper cap at + 400 breakdown rating and then touching the other lead of the cap to the #5 of the 'L6. The resultant square wave HUMMMMMMM should then certainly let you know about the amplification auspices of that stage.


I feel that the grid drive to the 25L6 would be inadequate with the old finger to the top of the volume control technique.


And then . . . AND THEN !. . along came Jones . . . . no . . no . . .that's The Coasters . . .wrong situation . . .


And THEN, you attempt getting scratchy-scratchy noises with fondly stroking the needle in the cartridge . . . . but I'm then really expecting you to find that units antique cartridge to be quite weak or dead . . . . bummer !


Now . . . depending on yours' (and Elmer Fudd's) "vewy-vewy" close examination and any feed back . . .



73's de Edd






:Hi Brian
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: Since you think 35W4 is correct try 35L6 or 50L6 in the other socket. Even though higher voltage current is 150 ma, same as 34W4. This tube will heat much faster.
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:::HI Norm,
::No selenium rectfier on this puppy. The wiring on the socket is set up for a rect. tube. I found a pic of the exact chassis on the net, but can't see the tube #'s....http://antiqueradios.com/gallery/v/temp/7-EY-1EF.jpg.html.......(the power resistor is 270 ohm)I also found a closer schematic, which is a one tube set (25L6) with a selenium rect, which I could maybe copy, using a diode and resistor...Can you suggest another O/P tube to go with a 35W4 in this circuit that may work, or another similar rect/OP tube combo? It looks like 25L6's were used in this chassis.......


:Hi Brian
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::: Your circuit won't use a 25L6 and 35W4. 25L6 has a 300 ma filament and 35W4 150 ma. If you already have a selenium rectifier the 7 pin tube wouldn't be 35W4.
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::: Edd supplied a nice circuit but if it isn't the same how is your 7 pin tube wired? What pins are used? May use a pentode like 6AU6 rather than triode?
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:::::Just got the above RCA 45 player 7-EY-1JF (coral and grey) in the shop for repair. No tubes are there, and there are 2 sockets---a 7 pin small socket rectifier(35W4?), and 8 pin large socket (possibly for a 25L6 type?), with a 270 ohm power resistor between them...anyone know the tubes needed here?
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7/1/2010 4:18:59 PMClifton
It would seem that if it has been determined that a 35W4 rectifier with 150 ma filament is used that in a series filament circuit the other tube would also be a 150 ma filament tube. If the filament circuit current is 150 ma, then the voltage drop across the 270 Ohm resistor would be approximately 40 volts (V=.150*270). If the two tubes are rated at 35 volts each (35W4 & 35L6), then adding the calculated voltage drop across the resistor to the voltage drop across the two tubes would total approximately 110 volts which possibly may be the devices rated input voltage during the time frame it was manufactured - middle 50s????

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:Sir Brian Ceeee. . . . . .
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:Wel l l l l, I 'jes dun' went and looked up what the index said should be the chassis in that model number and the tube sockets given, all jibed with the schematics layouts.
:
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:I just now went back as far as '54 to as late as '58 and none of them used what you seem to have in that set.
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:I found a possible 14 different chassis variants , but by '58 they had all shifted to using 50C5 's for their output tubes, instead of the 25L6's.
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:(Along with most later units then being . . . . STEEE-ROWWWWW.)
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: I was alternatively seeing the cartridge . . . HIGH output . . I must say . . .going right to the volume control and then into the #5 of the 25L6 or else, other circuits were additionally incorporating the 6AT6 preamp.
:
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:If yours is using the 35W4 with its #7 output routing to the filter cap(s) then that would be dependent upon the 35W4 being shunted with an ~ 235 ohm power resistor to balance out the filament current differentialities( 150 ma VS 300 ma)and then the special winding of the resistance of the motor winding to make up the excess filament dropping resistance.
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:Or the AF output tube being a 35 or 50L6 would result in creation of a 150 ma series string.
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:You should be able to now ascertain if the two filaments measure the proper AC voltage across them and the B+ being proper at the screen and plate of the 25L6.
:
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:And to see if the amp is working by going halfway between the filaments of the 35W4/25L6, putting a jumper wire to that junction and connect to an .001 paper cap at + 400 breakdown rating and then touching the other lead of the cap to the #5 of the 'L6. The resultant square wave HUMMMMMMM should then certainly let you know about the amplification auspices of that stage.
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:I feel that the grid drive to the 25L6 would be inadequate with the old finger to the top of the volume control technique.
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:And then . . . AND THEN !. . along came Jones . . . . no . . no . . .that's The Coasters . . .wrong situation . . .
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:And THEN, you attempt getting scratchy-scratchy noises with fondly stroking the needle in the cartridge . . . . but I'm then really expecting you to find that units antique cartridge to be quite weak or dead . . . . bummer !
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:Now . . . depending on yours' (and Elmer Fudd's) "vewy-vewy" close examination and any feed back . . .
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:73's de Edd

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::Hi Brian
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:: Since you think 35W4 is correct try 35L6 or 50L6 in the other socket. Even though higher voltage current is 150 ma, same as 34W4. This tube will heat much faster.
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::Norm
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::::HI Norm,
:::No selenium rectfier on this puppy. The wiring on the socket is set up for a rect. tube. I found a pic of the exact chassis on the net, but can't see the tube #'s....http://antiqueradios.com/gallery/v/temp/7-EY-1EF.jpg.html.......(the power resistor is 270 ohm)I also found a closer schematic, which is a one tube set (25L6) with a selenium rect, which I could maybe copy, using a diode and resistor...Can you suggest another O/P tube to go with a 35W4 in this circuit that may work, or another similar rect/OP tube combo? It looks like 25L6's were used in this chassis.......
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::Hi Brian
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:::: Your circuit won't use a 25L6 and 35W4. 25L6 has a 300 ma filament and 35W4 150 ma. If you already have a selenium rectifier the 7 pin tube wouldn't be 35W4.
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:::: Edd supplied a nice circuit but if it isn't the same how is your 7 pin tube wired? What pins are used? May use a pentode like 6AU6 rather than triode?
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::::::Just got the above RCA 45 player 7-EY-1JF (coral and grey) in the shop for repair. No tubes are there, and there are 2 sockets---a 7 pin small socket rectifier(35W4?), and 8 pin large socket (possibly for a 25L6 type?), with a 270 ohm power resistor between them...anyone know the tubes needed here?
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7/1/2010 6:43:03 PMFR
I have a working one with original label. The correct original tube line up is 35W4 and 50L6GT. There seems to be no schematic for this version as early versions use a single 25L6 with a 90 volt motor in series with the 25L6 heater. This schematic is in Beitmans. Later 7EY1 models had the 2 tube amps which are still only one stage amplifiers. I recall this later version is only in the original RCA service notes. There is very little to these amps.
FR

FR

:It would seem that if it has been determined that a 35W4 rectifier with 150 ma filament is used that in a series filament circuit the other tube would also be a 150 ma filament tube. If the filament circuit current is 150 ma, then the voltage drop across the 270 Ohm resistor would be approximately 40 volts (V=.150*270). If the two tubes are rated at 35 volts each (35W4 & 35L6), then adding the calculated voltage drop across the resistor to the voltage drop across the two tubes would total approximately 110 volts which possibly may be the devices rated input voltage during the time frame it was manufactured - middle 50s????
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::Wel l l l l, I 'jes dun' went and looked up what the index said should be the chassis in that model number and the tube sockets given, all jibed with the schematics layouts.
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::
::I just now went back as far as '54 to as late as '58 and none of them used what you seem to have in that set.
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::I found a possible 14 different chassis variants , but by '58 they had all shifted to using 50C5 's for their output tubes, instead of the 25L6's.
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::(Along with most later units then being . . . . STEEE-ROWWWWW.)
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:: I was alternatively seeing the cartridge . . . HIGH output . . I must say . . .going right to the volume control and then into the #5 of the 25L6 or else, other circuits were additionally incorporating the 6AT6 preamp.
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::If yours is using the 35W4 with its #7 output routing to the filter cap(s) then that would be dependent upon the 35W4 being shunted with an ~ 235 ohm power resistor to balance out the filament current differentialities( 150 ma VS 300 ma)and then the special winding of the resistance of the motor winding to make up the excess filament dropping resistance.
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::Or the AF output tube being a 35 or 50L6 would result in creation of a 150 ma series string.
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::You should be able to now ascertain if the two filaments measure the proper AC voltage across them and the B+ being proper at the screen and plate of the 25L6.
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::And to see if the amp is working by going halfway between the filaments of the 35W4/25L6, putting a jumper wire to that junction and connect to an .001 paper cap at + 400 breakdown rating and then touching the other lead of the cap to the #5 of the 'L6. The resultant square wave HUMMMMMMM should then certainly let you know about the amplification auspices of that stage.
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::I feel that the grid drive to the 25L6 would be inadequate with the old finger to the top of the volume control technique.
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::And then . . . AND THEN !. . along came Jones . . . . no . . no . . .that's The Coasters . . .wrong situation . . .
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::And THEN, you attempt getting scratchy-scratchy noises with fondly stroking the needle in the cartridge . . . . but I'm then really expecting you to find that units antique cartridge to be quite weak or dead . . . . bummer !
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::Now . . . depending on yours' (and Elmer Fudd's) "vewy-vewy" close examination and any feed back . . .
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:::Hi Brian
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::: Since you think 35W4 is correct try 35L6 or 50L6 in the other socket. Even though higher voltage current is 150 ma, same as 34W4. This tube will heat much faster.
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:::Norm
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:::::HI Norm,
::::No selenium rectfier on this puppy. The wiring on the socket is set up for a rect. tube. I found a pic of the exact chassis on the net, but can't see the tube #'s....http://antiqueradios.com/gallery/v/temp/7-EY-1EF.jpg.html.......(the power resistor is 270 ohm)I also found a closer schematic, which is a one tube set (25L6) with a selenium rect, which I could maybe copy, using a diode and resistor...Can you suggest another O/P tube to go with a 35W4 in this circuit that may work, or another similar rect/OP tube combo? It looks like 25L6's were used in this chassis.......
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:::Hi Brian
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::::: Your circuit won't use a 25L6 and 35W4. 25L6 has a 300 ma filament and 35W4 150 ma. If you already have a selenium rectifier the 7 pin tube wouldn't be 35W4.
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::::: Edd supplied a nice circuit but if it isn't the same how is your 7 pin tube wired? What pins are used? May use a pentode like 6AU6 rather than triode?
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7/2/2010 1:14:26 AMBrianC
:Thanks FR, Norm, and Edd for the help, the 35W4 & 50L6 did the trick for the amp..Now that I've dug into the mechanics, and found almost all associated major parts need restoration or replacement. I'm going to give the owner the bad news tomorrow. Most people won't want to spend the $$$ at this point. Can't blame them.
6/19/2011 2:40:15 PMRay Francis
:Just got the above RCA 45 player 7-EY-1JF (coral and grey) in the shop for repair. No tubes are there, and there are 2 sockets---a 7 pin small socket rectifier(35W4?), and 8 pin large socket (possibly for a 25L6 type?), with a 270 ohm power resistor between them...anyone know the tubes needed here?
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I have a 7-ey 1 dj 2 tube player,
has a 35w4 & 50l6gt,not sure about power resistor


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