02-04-2014, 08:36 AM
Drynamic13,
You don't mention anything about your knowledge of electronics in general, and tube (I.e. high voltage) electronics in particular. I will assume you are a beginner.
Many beginners assume that the first place to start is to replace the tubes, yet tubes are comparatively reliable. I recommend you start by reading here: http://www.antiqueradio.org/begin.htm
The problem is most likely that one or more of the capacitors in the set have deteriorated and are now effectively short circuits. This is probably why the transformer heated up to the point of melting some of the internal tar. Do not power up the set again until you have at least replaced the electrolytic capacitors in the power supply.
Plenty of other sources of information on the web. Google is your friend as you start to learn. Read up and ask lots of questions.
Jon
You don't mention anything about your knowledge of electronics in general, and tube (I.e. high voltage) electronics in particular. I will assume you are a beginner.
Many beginners assume that the first place to start is to replace the tubes, yet tubes are comparatively reliable. I recommend you start by reading here: http://www.antiqueradio.org/begin.htm
The problem is most likely that one or more of the capacitors in the set have deteriorated and are now effectively short circuits. This is probably why the transformer heated up to the point of melting some of the internal tar. Do not power up the set again until you have at least replaced the electrolytic capacitors in the power supply.
Plenty of other sources of information on the web. Google is your friend as you start to learn. Read up and ask lots of questions.
Jon
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