[Jukebox-list] tubes for Seeburg 147 Selector

[Edward Hink]

Ron

Thanks for the info.

Ed 


On 10/1/07 12:05 PM, "Ron Rich" <ronnnrich at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi Ed,
>   Yes--and no. On a "C" and all pinbank models, you only have one tube. It's a
> 2050, and is used only to operate the stepper. If you have no wallbox on the
> phono, there is no reason to have it "burning". On the Tormat models (other
> than the original "V"), this also applies to the 2050--however you do need the
> rest of the tubes. I would also suggest that you remove the 3 or 3 & 2/10 amp
> fuse, as it is for wallbox use also, and removing it turns the second
> (wallbox) transformer "off", a slight power savings.
>   Ron Rich
>   
> 
> Edward Hink <hink4 at cox.net> wrote:
>   Ron
> 
> Does "If you have tubes in the selection receiver, remove them--you do not
> need any of them, unless you are using a wallbox" apply to later model
> Seeburgs, specifically a C?
> 
> Ed
> 
> 
> On 10/1/07 1:49 AM, "Ron Rich" wrote:
> 
>> Jackie,
>> If you have tubes in the selection receiver, remove them--you do not need
>> any of them, unless you are using a wallbox. Ron Rich
>> 
>> etreble7 wrote:
>> Hi Ron,
>> first, many thanks for the advice. The Amp is MAL-16 I will not plug it in
>> until I get the manual and can check the fuse and tube values in the amp and
>> selector. The fuse does have a piece of paper next to each one with that
>> should be the value, however they are in such bad shape, you can't read any
>> of them. As far as Tube Values, I can't find anything on the chassis. They
>> may have been there at one time, but again it is so old and worn, I can't
>> see anything.
>> 
>> I was thinking a tube was missing from the Selector (not the amp) because
>> there is an empty socket. It did appear all the tubes lit up on the
>> selector, amp and aux amp. It will be awhile before they will be lit
>> again!! I just hate electricity.
>> Jackie
>> 
>> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Ron Rich"
>> To: "Jukebox mailing list"
>> Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 5:35 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Jukebox-list] tubes for Seeburg 147 Selector
>> 
>> 
>>> Jackie,
>>> Tube numbers should be marked on the chassis. You do not need to
>>> "replace" fuses, BUT, you should check that the values are correct, prior
>>> to powering it up. Fuse values were also marked on the chassis. If someone
>>> has had "a problem", and replaced a fuse with a larger value, real damage
>>> (SMOKE/FIRE) can result.
>>> The amp is a 5 tube type--starting at the tone switches, the one with the
>>> wire on the top is a 6J7. Next to that is a 6SN7, then the 5U4, and then
>>> the two 6L6's.
>>> Which amp is in that phono?
>>> Ron Rich
>>> 
>>> etreble7 wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>> I noticed that one tube is missing in my selector, the first one on the
>>> left looking from the back of the machine. Does anyone know what value
>>> that tube should be? I am hoping I can "rob" from the aux. amp, which I
>>> understand I don't need unless I want to add aux. speakers to the Jukebox.
>>> (Manual on it's way)
>>> 
>>> I am still amazed the thing works, what are the chances after all these
>>> years! I know it needs to be carefully gone over, fuses replaced, amp
>>> rebuild etc, but the darn motor turns and everything was just as smooth. I
>>> am going to limit my restoration of the cabinet to very necessary items
>>> only. I've decided I like the "worn" look, not to mention it's easier on
>>> the budget.
>>> Jackie
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