[AMRadio] Old Iron

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 9:56 PM,  <Ka9p at aol.com> wrote:

> And is there any process you go through under these circumstances to
> condition the hardware before you start to test it under load?

Covered well by other folks. As Kim said, knowing whether they were
just stored in an unheated storage area or actually wet matters a bit.
Barring any visible corrosion problems with the windings, a nice, slow
bake should dry things out well. Be patient.

One thing to keep in mind is that the 32V series is notorious for
losing its LV transformer. A lot going on with that one piece of iron,
and a blazng hot 5Z4 rectifier half an inch away. Don't be surprised
if it's toast or zorches early on. The good news is, Gary WZ1M can
rewind it for you so you won't have any more problems.

Good luck with it. Just spoke with a fellow in NY a few nights back
who was successful in reviving a similar example.

~ Todd,  KA1KAQ/4