I had a Phillips radio that looked exactly the same. From memory Mullard in the UK formed a partnership with the Dutch Phillips company back in the early 1900's. Your radio is in amazing condition. Nice job! Craig - Geelong
Some may not agree with me on this but... Years ago I learned you can clean around the stenciling with Q-Tips and water for loose debris and dust, being careful not to touch any print. Then, I lay the dial glass on a clean surface and use clear Acrylic spray. Starting at a foot above it straight down, start AWAY from the glass depress the nozzle without stopping, and with continuous sweeping motion left to right, start coating the back of the glass. When you see you have a uniform coating you can now get within 6-8 inches and leaving a good even film, only releasing the nozzle once you have moved away from the glass. When it dries you no longer have an issue with the stenciling rubbing off. It works great, and I know many will be afraid to try it as I was, but I started with a junk dial and a blank piece of glass using that method and it turned out great. (Be sure to have a clean not dusty area to do this)
That's a loverly old radio :-D but something is generating a lot of noise or the front end is detuned. I would expect it to go very quiet if you grounded the antenna input, if it doesnt then you still have a problem inside. Mica capacitors in the tuning cans can be trouble as well. I hope you don't give up on it, really nice set :-D
Thanks for the video. Like the style of it - plenty of talking. I am recapping my identical Mullard and wish to replace the 2 24uF 350VP caps as well but have 47UF 400V on hand. I heard somewhere that that would put strain on B+. I would appreciate your thoughts on the matter ie, if they are safe to use. Looking forward to Part 2 of your project. Btw, my unit has a larger tuning capacitor. I noticed on your unit that there are mounting holes for same. Thanks
G'day! Yes two 47uf capacitors would be just fine. It's alright to go up 50-100% in capacitor value but you wouldn't go down. There will be a bigger surge on the rectifier valve but it wouldn't be a issue with 47uf caps. Ideally you'd replace them with 33uf caps. Ah yes well I always wondered if there was a bigger tuning capacitor as my little one always looked out of place.
7:40 Good advice - likely coming from bitter experience? ;) Is the "plastic" on the edge of the glass definitely plastic mouldings? Or could it be some caked tape/foam/rubber? You should take advantage of this opportunity and either scan the glass or (imo better) take a photo of it with a camera fixed on a stand. It's good that you did not try to clean up the cloth. Sometimes people go too far when restoring (and end up paying for it!). 9:54 Great mains cable strain-relief method! I've got to say, this looks super clean, as if it was kept locked in a cupboard for 70 years and only just came out. 12:55 You skimped on the 10uF by not using an orange drop!! tut, tut! Why do all radio restorers skimp on 10uF caps? Metal film caps this small are not that much more than their sub 1uF counterparts - I don't get it! :) 25:00 Why not carefully use a hairdrier, starting on the low setting, to soften up the wax? 27:14 Hmmm maybe you could wire up a ferrite core or a loop antenna? That way it won't need a connection to permanent outdoors aerial...
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I had a Phillips radio that looked exactly the same. From memory Mullard in the UK formed a partnership with the Dutch Phillips company back in the early 1900's. Your radio is in amazing condition. Nice job! Craig - Geelong
Some may not agree with me on this but... Years ago I learned you can clean around the stenciling with Q-Tips and water for loose debris and dust, being careful not to touch any print. Then, I lay the dial glass on a clean surface and use clear Acrylic spray. Starting at a foot above it straight down, start AWAY from the glass depress the nozzle without stopping, and with continuous sweeping motion left to right, start coating the back of the glass. When you see you have a uniform coating you can now get within 6-8 inches and leaving a good even film, only releasing the nozzle once you have moved away from the glass. When it dries you no longer have an issue with the stenciling rubbing off. It works great, and I know many will be afraid to try it as I was, but I started with a junk dial and a blank piece of glass using that method and it turned out great. (Be sure to have a clean not dusty area to do this)
Awesome job again Don, love the way you are very thorough .
Hi I have a mullard radio eleven eleven in working and great condition. What’s the value of them if you know by any chance?
That's a loverly old radio :-D
but something is generating a lot of noise or the front end is detuned.
I would expect it to go very quiet if you grounded the antenna input, if it doesnt then you still have a problem inside.
Mica capacitors in the tuning cans can be trouble as well.
I hope you don't give up on it, really nice set :-D
Good job, I benefited a lot, can you guide me where to find a list of most of faults and ways to fix of vintage radios, thank you،،،
Very cool vintage.
Thanks for the video. Like the style of it - plenty of talking. I am recapping my identical Mullard and wish to replace the 2 24uF 350VP caps as well but have 47UF 400V on hand. I heard somewhere that that would put strain on B+. I would appreciate your thoughts on the matter ie, if they are safe to use. Looking forward to Part 2 of your project. Btw, my unit has a larger tuning capacitor. I noticed on your unit that there are mounting holes for same. Thanks
G'day! Yes two 47uf capacitors would be just fine. It's alright to go up 50-100% in capacitor value but you wouldn't go down. There will be a bigger surge on the rectifier valve but it wouldn't be a issue with 47uf caps. Ideally you'd replace them with 33uf caps. Ah yes well I always wondered if there was a bigger tuning capacitor as my little one always looked out of place.
Burnt Out Electronics Thanks heaps. I can send a pic of the tuner if you like. I see your email address in another post.
G,day where is it that you get your orange drop capacitors from . Cheers
I actually got them from WES components in Sydney
7:40 Good advice - likely coming from bitter experience? ;) Is the "plastic" on the edge of the glass definitely plastic mouldings? Or could it be some caked tape/foam/rubber? You should take advantage of this opportunity and either scan the glass or (imo better) take a photo of it with a camera fixed on a stand. It's good that you did not try to clean up the cloth. Sometimes people go too far when restoring (and end up paying for it!).
9:54 Great mains cable strain-relief method! I've got to say, this looks super clean, as if it was kept locked in a cupboard for 70 years and only just came out.
12:55 You skimped on the 10uF by not using an orange drop!! tut, tut! Why do all radio restorers skimp on 10uF caps? Metal film caps this small are not that much more than their sub 1uF counterparts - I don't get it! :)
25:00 Why not carefully use a hairdrier, starting on the low setting, to soften up the wax?
27:14 Hmmm maybe you could wire up a ferrite core or a loop antenna? That way it won't need a connection to permanent outdoors aerial...
You would get a better sound if you had a longer aerial wire raised some metres off the ground! John Pettiford
You need to put the antenna up in the air.
nice radio, you're also very cute
I got one of those...
reeplace all the caps
I replaced all the necessary caps as the two electrolytic capacitors on the B+ tested great after being reformed and don't need replacing
How much dollar now this Radio please say?
@@technicalmasternadimji9008 are you inquiring how much the radio would be if I sold it?
Sir I have 1 BUSH Radio valve set.no working conditions. But I able to repair. Please you see my RUclips ch, technical master nadim ji , video _(old valve Radio demo ) and say about it cost now.🙏