Predicta "Holiday" restoration p2o?

Work finally begins on the Predicta "Holiday" 21" B&W set from 1958.

[@radiocruz1]

When it comes to these tv your are the man, nice going can't wait for the next video phil

[@maynardcat]

This is going to be a very interesting project. Philco should have designed it with future repair service in mind by having some type of plug in connections for the circuit board for easier removal.

[@vintagepc64]

Unless I'm mistaken, those thermistors were a ceramic composite material - so it's entirely possible it didn't explode and the leads just let go. Once the disc between them falls out, it leaves it open to arc/short and cause all kinds of fun.

[@OlegKostoglatov]

I had some replacement sockets for printed circuit boards but I'm not sure what I have left as I have used some in repairing radios with PC boards. I believe that AES carries some seven and nine pin sockets for PC boards but I'm sure that there are other sources. I would get the molded Bakelite replacements if you can find them, the phenolic wafer ones are not worth playing with.

[@bluefoxtv1566]

I am so excited. I have been waitin for you to start work in these TV's

[@hydrolisk1792]

You know I learn quite a bit from watching your videos. Me, my wife, and my best friend are going to be building some modern auio equipment from tubes and point tto point soldering for music production :) Just like they did in the 40's :)

[@vaughn553]

Hello Bob! There are three new Videos just uploaded on Utube,the 1958 commercials on Philco Predictas.

[@charlesjodydarby5973]

also need the intergrated circuits K 1 Thru 5

[@peugteobike]

Like old tv sets

[@chairuser4]

very complex tv way ahead of it time.

[@MrHBSoftware]

have you ever considered installing plugs in the wires and screwing the board on standoffs instead of soldering it?

[@bandersentv]

Others have tried with little success. It's really not worth the time and effort. Take the board out once, do a complete overhaul and put it back it. Once you've done a few of these it becomes much easier.

[@MrHBSoftware]

@@bandersentv i am located in Europe, Portugal, we dont have acess to those overhere unfortunately...i usually restore philips , blaupunkt and nordmende tv's..i have some videos of them...if you need something on those brands feel free to ask...flybacks etc.. but i guess they are unobtanium there just like predictas, rca zenith etc are unobtanium here. cheers

[@MrHBSoftware]

@@bandersentv well i just bought a siesta off of ebay yesterday! will be rewatching your videos to prepare myself!!

[@bborkzilla]

I suppose predicting ease of service wasn't included in the name...

[@MrMac5150]

Your the Pro..

[@charlesjodydarby5973]

HI BOB i need a copy of that 1959' BEITMAN'S layout chart to help redo my Predicta HOLIDAY set and you're one of my facebook friends so you can message me later ok

[@bandersentv]

HI. You can download the Sams service info from the ETF under the Philco section: www.earlytelevision.org/tv_schematic_diagrams_pw_n-z.html

[@robot797]

hello