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Mystery solved * I'm the one who bought the RCA 21-CT-8787
Hi folks:
MYSTERY SOLVED! I'm the guy who won the RCA 21-CT-8787 n Ebay. It was not sold to a prop company as suggested in another thread. My ID on ebay is cineproducts and I mainly sell 16mm camera equipment and sci-fi models. I have always had an interest in early color tv and owned a restored roudie in the 70's, but sold it soon after I got it when I had to move. I was very impressed when I saw a restored CT-100 at the opening exhibit of the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria (Queens), New York in the 80's and it has always stayed in my mind. Just couldn't resist to pick this mint looking one up and it's currently residing in a warehouse in good old Omaha, NE. As most of you know, the original hanging tag and brochures (in mint condition) came along. OK.. the big question that all of you experts get. Should I turn it on or wait and recap first. There's a fellow up in Buffalo NY that's supposed to be an expert in recapping etc.... thinking about sending it to him, unless, you folks have some other suggestions. If I do decide turn it on myself, should I replace all the tubes first? I know a nice outside doesn't mean much with a vintage TV, but this looks so so very clean. I would really appreciate speaking to anyone who cares to respond. All of your feedback will be appreciated. I will also entertain any offers as I may decide to sell it unrestored. Thanks. Links to pics below my name. Regards, Larry Altman http://i14.ebayimg.com/04/i/04/57/ec/79_12_sb.JPG http://i3.ebayimg.com/04/i/04/5e/9b/76_12_sb.JPG http://i23.ebayimg.com/04/i/04/5f/0b/44_12_sb.JPG http://i9.ebayimg.com/04/i/04/4d/99/20_12_sb.JPG http://i23.ebayimg.com/04/i/04/5f/0b/44_12_sb.JPG |
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For myself, I think, you should recap all the paper capacitors as soon as possible. |
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Anybody have any thoughts on taking the yoke off the CRT before shipping?
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Whew! The entire membership is breathing a sigh of relief that the set went to someone who will appreciate it!
As for the recapping, well, if I can do it, anyone can. No, literally--ANYONE. Others will chime in with the proper way to "soft start" it. I never had to go that route myself, so can't offer any advice. Sure is a sweet set. Welcome to the club! veg
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Now that's great news.. Enjoy it!
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I second that one! As with the others, i too took a sigh of relief to hear the good news that the tv didnt go to a prop company and get destroyed. We appreciate you letting us know the good news. Since the tv has set for awhile, i would recommend soft starting it with a variac or not plugging it in until its recapped. Trying to run a vintage tv on its possibly original capacitors runs a risk for shorts that could take out parts of the tv that might not be available anymore. The gang on here will help lead you to the proper channels to get your tv in tip top shape electronically again. It sure is a beautiful set and am happy its now in good hands! Good luck!
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I would definitely remove the yoke. Phil
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It's not too hard at least I have found to set up convergence on a delta gun set if the yokes and other stuff has been removed, if it's going back on the same crt...just mark with a marker on the tube neck a little mark where the deflection yoke, convergence yoke, and blue lateral and purity units go. You will probably have to re-degauss and re do the purity anyway if the set gets moved.
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It probably will ruin the convergence, but so will hauling the set across town, or putting it in a different position in the room or... I think you just have to set them up where they're going to run. The 21axp22 has a glass neck bonded to a metal cone, right? If it was mine I wouldnt want a bunch of weight attached to it while it gets bounced around. In fact, I think I would want the tube face down. John |
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