Philco Projection TV Model 48-2500

[Dave S]

It's always nice to find a treasure at a swapmeet or yard sale, but I think there's nuthin' better than being your generation's custodian of a family heirloom (especially one that glows and makes noise when it's on!)

[Dave A]

Five-O

While cleaning it up, resist the temptation to Windex the reflective screen. Most any solvent will remove a coating crucial to the reflection process.

It will be a beast to get going and be sure to avail yourself of any offer of help here if you have never done this before. The CRT is not uncommon and can be replaced. Lot's 'o volts inside there, so don't try power right now.

I am not far from you and can stop by and give it a look-see. Use the PM system to send me a note.

Try to post a digital photo of it for our enjoyment. If you do not have one, I can do that too.

Dave A

[Dave S]

Dave,

I don't have one of these, but according to the ETF website: "Unlike all the other projection sets of the time, it used a custom-designed 4 inch CRT."

So Five-O, until you can be sure, best to be r-e-a-l careful about that tube! (I am an EXPERT on not being real careful with rare picture tubes!) Take Dave A up on his offer to help out if you can, he's pretty good with this stuff!