[Milsurplus] PS for aircraft radios

[Pirate Wez]

Hello,

I have a very old Raytheon power supply that I need some data about. I
would like to use this lab style power supply to work on my WW2 aircraft
radios. I
think that perhaps you might be the right persons to ask.

Based upon the serial number of this power supply it is a theory of mine
that this unit may have been made in 1947. Obviously, I don't know for
sure. It is a large box that you plug into the wall. It produces
filtered D.C. current. It has two voltage taps. One has an output of 18
volts D.C. and the other has an output of 24 volts D.C. It is a VERY
well made power supply. It is about 18 inches square and weighs about 75
pounds. The size of the two electrolytic capacitors are huge! They
measure 2 1/2" in diameter and 5" long. They are single section can type
electrolytic caps. The ratings for both are 1500 mikes @ 30 Volts. Not
many mikes for that size. If I was to guess it's age based upon the size
of the caps and the open air transformers and chokes I would say that it
is a 1930's vintage. The voltmeter looks 1930's too. It has transformers
and chokes made with cast iron external frames.

I would like to obtain a manual or schematic or calibration information
for this unit. As a hobby I repair the old tube type radios made from
the 1920's to the 1960's. The D.C. output voltage of this power supply
is just right for working on the aircraft radios of the 1930's and
1940's. Since this is such a well made unit I really would like to
maintain it. The quality is so high that it should run another 100
years!

The information from the data plate follows:

Raytheon Rectifilter
Cat. No. 1040-R
Spec. No. W-2198-B
Serial No. 47-4453
Cycles  60
Input Volts  110/125
Amps 3
Volt output 18/24
Amps D.C. Int.


If you can help me out with this project I will appreciate it very much!
If you know of another person who might know all about it please forward
this to the right place. I would appreciate it very
much. Please note that the name of this machine is a "rectifilter". I
realize that there is another device called a rectifier. This device
does rectify house current. It also filters the current. So I guess
that's why they called it a rectifilter. 

Thank you,

Wes Witten

Mustang, Oklahoma

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