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Old 22nd Dec 2016, 11:20 am   #2
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Default Re: My first valve radio project - Philips 462A

Lot's of answers possible but first the manual, not everyone on here has access to the manufacturers manual but a lot can get access to the Trader sheet(s)

First things first with valved gear, especially radios and record players, with some designs the metal chassis has the potential to become "live" and potentially very dangerous if the mains lead is incorrectly connected, tons about that on this forum including the subject of "earth"

I'll try and dig out a manual or Trader sheet for it and have a mooch.

Yes, wax type capacitors are way past their use by date these days, other types too, the capacitors in the large cans are usually of the electrolytic type and will be polarized ie: they have a +ve and -Ve connection, get that wrong and things can go pop and bang.

At this stage I wouldn't attempt to apply power to the receiver, wait for some tips and advice first but you can give it a clean out if needed making sure you don't pull any wires off or damage any components, especially the tuning gang (large egg slicer looking thing on chassis topside)

You will probably get lots of advice.

Lawrence.
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