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In Reply to: Why the power transformer failed? posted by Chip647 on June 5, 2024 at 08:12:28:
I suspect there was a manufacturing defect in the transformer itself. It was like that when I got it second hand. If/when I find the sales receipt, I'll ask the manufacturer, assuming they're still in business, how many of those trannies they built.
BTW, It was about 40 years ago I took the defective part to the TV repair shop, and the old timers there were very helpful. They told me what voltages I needed, and that it was 'standard stuff' and I should be able to find something that would work. I got the X-101-B going with a bigger transformer from a Zenith color TV that had everything I needed and then some, but no center tap on the high voltage secondary. A bridge rectifier and safety ground wire took care of that. The mod required no 'hacking'- the transformer fit perfectly with only two fasteners kitty cornered, and the bridge was fitted with the right size pins to plug into the tube socket. The worst of it all was when turning it on, the tubes got hit with high voltage before the heaters warmed up.
I listened to it for a few weeks and found it very nice and sweet. I will be putting it back to its original configuration.
I started this thread to see if I may have something rare and possibly $ valuable.
Dark energy? Ridiculous!
We live in an electric universe.
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