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Originally Posted by Old1625
The bottom line here, folks, is that half the thrill I get out of antique radio or telly resto is the actually seeing what it will do after simply being plugged in!  I know the "correct" way is to walk these old sets up carefully on a variac to allow the capacitors to redevelop their dielectric. But I know I will probably replace the dad-blamed caps anyway--so why bother....? Worst thing is that something goes pop or bang....adds to the excitement. |
So am I to understand that the worst thing that can happen is the power TX will burn up or the set will catch fire? Not worth it in my humble opinion. I always resist powering up any radio or TV that has sat unused until it is thoroughly checked out. I always urge people that don't know anything about electronics to never plug an old unit such as an old radio or TV in. Just not worth the risk. By the time something goes "pop or bang", it just might be a wee bit too late to prevent a catastrophe. Just my two cents.
Gilbert