"Thanks for the advice guys. I appreciate any ideas or possibilities.
Scott"
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Philharmonic speaker baffle?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Seickel Jul 2, 2023. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi friends,This is what I found when I removed the 15" speaker from it's board to replace the old grill cloth.What can you tell me about the baffle... or, whatever it's called.Scott …Continue
Need help on PhIlharmonic in Los Angeles, Central Valley area of California
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Seickel Sep 2, 2019. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,I just acquired a Philharmonic with pointer (as per our instruction manuals). It looks to be complete... but it has obviously been "serviced" by someone as several of the can filters have…Continue
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"Try your old style local hardware store, like an ACE HDWR. You seek the "long shank" version AC switch.
you need a switch rated more than 3 amps, say, 5 amps or more.
The long shank is about 3/4 inch, enough to to extend through the…"
"Good point, Alex. I will keep looking. There must be something out there somewhere."
"That switch in the Ebay listing is a momentary contact on switch. You toggle it to on and have to hold it there. As soon as you release pressure, it goes back to its normally open (NO) position. Even if it could handle the load…"
"Is this switch adequate to handle the load?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/232795475498?hash=item3633b10e2a:g:tdAAAOSwWqNbFsy2"
"I saw the listing on ebay. It is listed at only 3 amps. The seller has another rated at 6 amps. Is that sufficient for a 30 tube radio?"
"Here is a current listing on Ebay…"
"Some members here purchased some on EBay a while back only to learn they were purchasing lots of five! I am not one of those. Perhaps one of them will respond.
Norman "
On/off AC toggle switch
Scott Radio Friends, I need some help. I am finishing a restoration of a Scott Warrington cabinet. Everything is place except one thing. I need a working on/off ac toggle switch.Here's the catch. While the exit bore hole is .5 inches in width... the depth is also just over .5 inches wide. It is .75" thick wood...The larger initial hole is 1.5 inches and @.2 deep. This means I need switch with a stem around .75 inches to make sure the toggle clears through the hole and is firmly screwed down.I…See More
"I use a couple of these to protect the cones of speakers that are not installed in cabinets. "
"Thanks for letting me know. I figured it was a "sales" gimmick of some sort.
Scott"
"Scott-Tausher sound board. It was intended to mitigate the beam effect of sound coming from a curvalinear speaker cone. In practice it muffled all sound from the speaker making it more of a sales gimmick than a sound improvement. …"
Philharmonic speaker baffle?
Hi friends,This is what I found when I removed the 15" speaker from it's board to replace the old grill cloth.What can you tell me about the baffle... or, whatever it's called.Scott See More
"Thanks guys. This set was owned by the original family until a neighbor traded it for a pack of cigarettes. No kidding, a pack of smokes. not even a carton! Well, this is what makes the radio hobby so interesting and a bit…"
"I may have misread something. If so, my apologies.
Here's what I have of my friend's radio. He'll send me more when he gets home.
I don't see a pointer dial... that's why I thought BOL... more…"
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On/off AC toggle switch
Posted on July 2, 2023 at 7:14pm 9 Comments 0 Likes
Scott Radio Friends,
I need some help. I am finishing a restoration of a Scott Warrington cabinet. Everything is place except one thing.
I need a working on/off ac toggle switch.
Here's the catch. While the exit bore hole is .5 inches in width... the depth is also just over .5 inches wide. It is .75" thick wood...
The larger initial hole is 1.5 inches and @.2 deep. This means I need switch with a stem around .75 inches to make sure the toggle clears through the hole…
ContinueEschuteon need
Posted on December 11, 2020 at 8:34pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
Does anyone know where I can find or who might have an eschuteon and retaining clip for a Philharmonic - early version. I have the original glass and front faceplate. Thanks in advance for any help!
Scott…
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- At 10:22pm on August 26, 2019,
Robert Feenstra said…
Welcome, Scott!
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