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bionicmerlin · 12th Feb 2021, 1:35 am

Thanks everyone for your tips and advice.
I think I’m going to take a chance on the tube. As it’s been proven the reason it was taken out of service is a Faulty LOPT.
All other coils appear to test ok. The set is generally very good . It was stored in a metal trunk for more than 40 years in a spare bedroom. Not some hot and cold loft.
I now have reformed the main caps. (I hope )
I have just checked 2 was caps and expected very leaky. So will change them all in due course.
Chris I have 2 Auroras as I have other 405 line sets.And dual standard
I’m not a expert on repairs just rely on common sense and the experience of others on here. So good luck with yours.
Ed I have messaged you. Andy

12th Feb 2021, 1:35 am	#13
bionicmerlin Heptode Join Date: May 2010 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 682	Re: Bush TV 12B To restore or not to restore advice please Thanks everyone for your tips and advice. I think I’m going to take a chance on the tube. As it’s been proven the reason it was taken out of service is a Faulty LOPT. All other coils appear to test ok. The set is generally very good . It was stored in a metal trunk for more than 40 years in a spare bedroom. Not some hot and cold loft. I now have reformed the main caps. (I hope ) I have just checked 2 was caps and expected very leaky. So will change them all in due course. Chris I have 2 Auroras as I have other 405 line sets.And dual standard I’m not a expert on repairs just rely on common sense and the experience of others on here. So good luck with yours. Ed I have messaged you. Andy __________________ I bet that car doesn't have a suppressor.