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Originally Posted by vortalexfan
Well Unfortunately I think the radio's power transformer got fried because when I tried turning it on the pilot light wouldn't light up (the bulb is still good), and the power transformer was really hot to the touch and the Kill-a-watt meter was reading over 100 watts and the rectifier tube was the only tube that was hot to the touch, the rest of the tubes were stone cold.
So I think this radio unfortunately might be toast.  |
When testing a radio transformer, always remove the rectifier tube first before applying power, in case the set has a B+ short, electrolytic or other component.
Either the PT is wasted or the short was robbing the 6V heater circuit.
Try it again with the watt-watcher and the 80 tube removed.