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Philco 48-700 Double Wammy a bake & shake
It will be a while before this set lives up to it's reputation as the
"TV repairman killer". If finding that a imploded 7JP4 wasn't bad enough, A further inspection of the chassis revealed a bad power transformer T100. Careless preparation for shipping was the last indignation, How can anybody ship a set without checking to see if the chassis was at least bolted down? If any thing I was surprised to find no cosmetic damage even the safety glass and printed logo was unharmed. I have a good 7JP4 that needs a base and I now have a good base with a Philco logo that needs a CRT. As for the power transformer well that may be rather difficult. |
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I likey the looks of the Philco 48-700.
1948 era when some TVs styling still looked somewhat like Radios. http://www.myvintagetv.com/philco_48-700.htm Carl
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Why did the set have such a bad reputation? Could it really be worse than RCA color sets of the 1960s?
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It has 60 cycle high voltage, if you know what I mean.
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Year ago, when I first started to collect TV's, the Philco 7 incher's were high on my list. I was disappointed to find that they are very finicky and finally gave up with them.
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Was the CRT damaged in shipping? I believe it's supposed to have a 7GP4 instead of the 7JP4 but I hear they can be used as a sub. |
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Try Heyboer Transformer in Grand Haven,Michigan
To build you a new power transformer just send the original Top and bottom cover bells and they'll make new one from scratch Just give the trannys electrical spects Here's the number to call them (616)642-3731 Www.heyboertransformers.com Yours Jody |
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Yup, that would be more than enough, considering that 220/240 line voltage will do it.
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Time to pick up the pieces and put this one back together again.
Thank you for looking and giving your incite on this challenging but doable
restoration. A special thanks to Jody (47'Plymouth) for the valuable information on a important resource. Together this set will produce an image. A good base with the Philco logo is all what is left of the original picture tube, It will replace the broken base on the replacement tube. 7GP4 or 7JP4 numbers are shown in the service manual. Find, rewind or put inside a new supply will be options for the power transformer. More to follow |
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