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37-93 [message #63112] Wed, 09 June 2010 15:52 Go to next message
capbuster is currently offline  capbuster
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Baron
I bought a philco 37-93. Are theses a good set . Going to recap.
Guy said it plays . But i would be scared to plug it in power cord is rotten. Shocked
Re: 37-93 [message #63113 is a reply to message #63112] Wed, 09 June 2010 15:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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That's awesome! Post pics when you get it!

Hopefully all it needs is a power cord and caps. If it's working, I'd say that's a good bet!

Re: 37-93 [message #63220 is a reply to message #63112] Mon, 21 June 2010 16:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Ok on the electrolytic caps . They are in a can . Going to gut it put back in can . Pretty sure that the neg. end of caps go to the black wire. Just checking to be sure. Iwill post pics of all my sets soon as i get set up for it . Going to get my nephew to help me with this .I have not learned how to post pics yet. Rolling Eyes
Re: 37-93 [message #63221 is a reply to message #63220] Mon, 21 June 2010 17:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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To post pics, just upload them with the "File Attachments" tool below your reply window. Click the "Browse" button and find the image file on your computer. After uploading, you can click the link that says "Insert image into message body".

As for the electrolytics, I usually just replace the whole can. Most times, in old tube radios, the electrolytics are pretty small by today's standards. A lot of them are 10uF or 20uF, which I replace with poly caps. They are available with pretty high voltage limits, so they are suitable for tube amps. I have had a few radios with dual and even triple caps in one can, which I replace with separate individual poly caps.

Re: 37-93 [message #63894 is a reply to message #63221] Fri, 20 August 2010 22:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Got this set playing. Works better any set i have . Going to get grill cloth & one knob then post some pics. Cool
Re: 37-93 [message #63895 is a reply to message #63894] Fri, 20 August 2010 22:18 Go to previous message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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Awesome! Congrats! Can't wait to see the pics.

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