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Packard Bell on the other hand did not build a single set with factory remote (despite most of their TVs being remote ready) instead the remote was a dealer installed option...I believe they kept the interface standard for several years so you could ask for remote from new or save up for it after you've enjoyed your TV for some time.
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The good news is that the Zenith Bugeye TV should be a pretty simple resurrection/restoration, because its mostly ceramic disc caps I only counted 13 paper caps in the whole set, and the good news is that it seems like the main filter cap is still good yet (possibly a later replacement) but the rest of the electrolytic cans are either shorted or open according to my ESR meter, (one's a 3 section and one is a 4 section) which means that the hum I was hearing through the speaker may have been from one of the other electrolytic cans that had failed, in fact I might possibly be able to get the set to "work" ("resurrected" to borrow Shango's terms) by just replacing the failed electrolytic cans with new individual electrolytics. |
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I wouldn't put much stock in what Shango says.
He is an outlier as far as I'm concerned. |
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Yes I did, I finally got it apart, and it looks pretty straight forward and simple to recap and also it has a very small amount of paper caps to replace as the majority of the caps in the unit are ceramic disc and mylar type.
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Also Shango himself on many of his 'resurection' videos comments to the effect of "this is just to see it run. If you plan to use it you want to change all these caps." When you loose a power transformer, flyback, etc doing a quick resurrection you'll learn that's not the way to go. I'll do a resurrection when I want to confirm key unobtainium works, but as soon as I know it works I progress into a full recap... Atleast if I plan to use something or sell it as working.
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Also As far as the big Zenith goes what type of bulbs were used in the tuner for the backlights? I was thinking possibly a type 44 or type 47 (a 6.3V bulb) but I'm not sure and the only number stamped on the base of the bulbs that came out of the TV was the leter "W" (which I could only guess stands for Westinghouse) and the number "240" underneath. Last edited by vortalexfan; 10-22-2021 at 02:25 AM. |
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I don't remember what the difference is between the 240 and the #47. I always used the proper lamp. Possibly, the #240 doesn't get as hot. A lamp that runs too hot can ruin to plastic parts. |
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Use either a number 239, or 240. Other number lamps may not focus.
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OK So here's a picture of the base of the picture tube showing the wires that went into the pins of the base weren't broken off. Also there wasn't much glue on the base to hold it into place to begin with, which makes me wonder if someone replaced this base before, and didn't use enough glue when they installed the base which is why it came off so easily (and yes I was grasping onto the base with one hand while pulling on the socket with the other hand and the base still came off, as the socket was on there really tight.)
Unfortunately I can't get the wires to line up with their respective pins on the base so I can repair it, and I tried soldering some "extensions" onto the existing wire leads and I couldn't get the solder to stick. Last edited by vortalexfan; 10-24-2021 at 05:35 PM. |
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Try holding the end of a lead between a couple pieces of 600 grit sand paper and rubbing then try soldering.
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I hated that when it happened. I generally wrapped the base with black plastic tape. It was a hack job, but the sets were for resale anyway. |
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I've also cleaned wires by gently scraping them with a knife (X-acto).
Use extra flux also. |
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Would the stuff pictured below work to reglue the picture tube base back onto my Zenith "Bugeye" TV's Picture Tube?
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It does not have the words "sensor safe" ... this means that it contains acetic which exudes out on curing and will corrode the wires. If it smells like vinegar or other acid, don't use it! |
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