Canadian Admiral 20x146

[Kevin Kuehn]

That looks really nice. So I suppose it has a huge stack of iron of a power transformer?

[Tony F]

I'm not sure how the size of the Transformer compares with the U.S. versions. You can't tell by looking at the top, but underneath, the transformer goes to the very bottom of the sheet metal chassis with no room to spare. Comparing this to the split chassis Bakelite 1949 Admirals, (the capacitor cans on those are dated 8-49). The cans on this set are dated 1-50. Making this an early 1950 set. Also the serial number is higher. The crt is a 12LP4A, the chassis shows no signs of repair. Although the chassis is stamped 5U4G for the transformer, there is a 5V4 there and cabinet decal shows a 5V4 on the chassis picture. Everything had a thick layer of dust, also NO signs of small furry visitors, which is a nice bonus.

[MadMan]

Originally Posted by Tony F

I'm not sure how the size of the Transformer compares with the U.S. versions. You can't tell by looking at the top, but underneath, the transformer goes to the very bottom of the sheet metal chassis with no room to spare.

The transformer on my 12x12 looks identical. The whole set, for that matter. I don't think mine is a 25 cycle set, but it doesn't say.

Also, the transformer weighs a ton.

[bandersen]

Originally Posted by MadMan

The transformer on my 12x12 looks identical. The whole set, for that matter. I don't think mine is a 25 cycle set, but it doesn't say.

Also, the transformer weighs a ton.

Does yours have a big transformer in the middle ? I've worked on a few Admirals and never seen that before.

[MadMan]

Originally Posted by bandersen

Does yours have a big transformer in the middle ? I've worked on a few Admirals and never seen that before.

No, that's a choke coil or whatever. Horizontal output, maybe. Mine looks just like the pic you posted, anyway.

[Tony F]

Bob, I know that you and Phil Nelson collaborated on the artwork for the decals for these sets. I E-mailed the gentleman that produced them (SolidDesign) with no response. Would you know if any other collectors had any available ? I have 2 sets now that could use some.
Tony