[Hallicrafters] SX28 power transformer.

[Charlie]

"Old" TV transformers???

I'm sorry to say that this may not be a reasonable source for boatanchor 
power transformers.

I have an "old" TV that was made almost 40 years ago and the only high 
voltage in it is on the CRT.  This situation is only exaggerated by the 
transition to digital TV.  The chances of finding a tube type TV chassis are 
extremely slim and if attempted, must start at the local landfill.

Personally, I think you'd have much better luck poking around your local 
hamfest junque boxes.  Unfortunately, lots of us "old-timers" are dying off, 
but fortunately for the few remaining tube radio enthusiasts the contents of 
the SK's shack just might show up at the fest.  Providing of course, the 
family doesn't simply toss it all out once the main equipment is disposed 
of.

A somewhat more expensive solution, but much more reliable one,  is that 
there are several reputable transformer re-winding services out there.  I 
might add that if your dead boatanchor has true nostalgia value to you, 
doesn't it make sense to replace that antique blown transformer with one 
that eliminates the potential for more problems due to age?

73' Charlie k3ICH


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Goldsmith" <brian.goldsmith at echo1.com.au>
To: "'Mike Everette'" <radiocompass at yahoo.com>; 
<hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 2:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] SX28 power transformer.


>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Everette
>
> The best replacement, assuming an actual 28 transformer can't be found,
> might be an old TV power transformer.  They have enough current in the HV
> winding to handle the job, assuming you can find one with a secondary of
> 560-600 volts center-tapped
>
>
>
> ****Thanks for that Mike.What B+ current would you expect a healthy 28 to
> draw?
>
> Brian G
>
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