Why Amateurs Should Not Service Expensive Antique Radios: 1930's Zenith Radio - 7S261

In this video, we learn what happens when a novice repair person works on an expensive radio to try and perform a restoration. While it is true, we must all start somewhere! A transformer set with very high voltages and expensive to replace parts is no place to learn the trade. I am really glad new folks are interested in learning electronics. But until one has worked on inexpensive sets, or been working with an experienced repair technician for a period of time, a set of this caliber should never be touched! Not only because of damage that could be done to a device from doggy workmanship (as in this case), but also because of the lethal potential of high voltages a transformer set produces. Playing around with 250 (and up) B+ voltages is extremely dangerous if you don't know what you are doing. You could literally kill yourself in the learning process! And until you are proficient at reading a schematic diagram, don't even try it! :(

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