32 Volt and 6 Volt Farm Radios

[wa2ise]

Originally Posted by Jeffhs

I'm not sure it can be repaired. If the tag was ignored and the set plugged into a 120-volt AC outlet, the set might well be damaged beyond repair...

Some people don't know what "120V" vs "32V" means, and likely assume that if the plug fits a 120V socket, it would be correct. The electrician industry nowadays specify plug patterns that won't fit for different voltages, to avoid this mistake.

I would imagine that any filter caps in that radio were blown up, and one or more tube heaters burned out (depending if it's a series string or series parallel circuit). Things like IF transformers and audio output transformers likely survived, but if the speaker used an electromagnetic winding across the 32V, that's likely blown. Use a pm speaker as a replacement. Less drain on your 32V source once you replace the tubes and caps.