Sylvania Dualette 1960 Black and White TV Analysis For Repair Restore

[@Iconoclasher]

An old friend had a TV repair shop in North Hollywood CA for 45 years. (Television Company of No. Hollywood) He retired in 1998 but continued to fix TVs as a hobby til 10 years ago. He repaired a few vintage TVs for me and he mentioned to me that, "in the last 10 years I've run across problems I've never seen before". Referring to the fact that TVs had age related issues that the average repairman never had to deal with before. He would have been amused at the split half-inverted picture this TV had. 😁

[@abc-ni9uw]

Part II sylvania dualette full recap video. :)

[@zidane2k1]

I’m at least hoping for a recap of the vertical deflection so we can see a sort of intact picture before the set gets put away or whatever

[@nekoprince9621]

I want to see a recap its a beautiful tv

[@abc-ni9uw]

I'm a Sony trinitron fan at heart but love other crts tube or solid state. And shango Is a dying breed

[@RoughJustice2k18]

No point doing a re-cap of the chassis if the picture tube is a dud; that would be like beating a dead horse. If the casing was in better shape, then "maybe" a scrounged good CRT of similar type to the original could be a suitable replacement (if available) followed by a full chassis re-cap and routine alignment to bring the whole thing back to full working order might make the repair somewhat worthwhile ... _but I can't see Shango investing any more time on this one, other than to keep it as a parts set_

[@Synthematix]

Yea because capacitors are the only thing that can go wrong with a tv right?

[@t0nito]

If that TV is so sought after and the plastic is so crumbly, would it be feasible to cast a mould out of that and make an entire new case?

[@beefchicken]

Plastic injection moulds are usually made out of hardened steel. A silicone mould for casting resin could be made, but resin would just look weird, and it would probably even more fragile than the old case.

[@darkwinter6028]

I’m thinking vacuum forming might be a better option? (If you’re not familiar with vacuum forming plastic sheets - google it or look on KZbin; it’s quite a nifty trick). 🤔

[@nr3rful]

Then it would not be original and not worth anything

[@darkwinter6028]

nr3rful - oh, it would be worth *something*... not as much as a 100% original set, but not *nothing*... 🤔

[@RedNoise-hz5nh]

@@darkwinter6028 It would also preserve the technology as the mould wouldn't crumble under it's own weight

[@dennisp.2147]

The fact that you hate this TV would make for a great re-cap video. Just saying....

[@kai990]

Amazing how you troubleshooting old tvs provides more quality entertainment than probably ever came across their screens

[@capolaya]

I am amazed on how you can bring back these TVs from the dead.

[@Nokorola]

Fascinating looking TV, I’d definitely enjoy seeing you work on it. Thanks for the video.

[@rubusroo68]

i'd watch you in 240p I really don't mind. i've learnt a lot from you & i don't mind the planes either.

[@dcfuksurmom]

I cant watch anything over 480p on youtube, i get the option, my pc just sucks.

[@5argetech56]

I have one very similar to that. It's an old Panasonic 12 inch black and white. Oh how I miss those two separate VHF and UHF tuner dials. I hooked it up to my first converter box for atsc television in 2010. Oh glorious black-and-white.❤❤❤❤

[@ned8880]

This is a great video. Hitting on all cylinders. FLIR footage made it even better, being able to visualize and actually see the heavy current flow in the clip lead. You're making me want to get a flir camera, damn you:) Would love to see it further rehabilitated. Perhaps one section at a time, so as to see the progression as the performance of the set gets better and better. Lots of interesting stuff to see in the video, was sorry to see it end.

[@Korium84]

Ahhhhhh, a new shango video. I've never seen one of these sets, hope you decide to do a part 2.

[@nicholas790]

Since you hate this tv along with those airplanes, I think it would make a great video repairing it! The verbiage would be beyond greatness!

[@EngineeringVignettes]

I think he should become an airplane mechanic. He might implode though...

[@ticn]

or just eol the tv in an airplane / by dropping out of an airplane

[@craignehring]

This was a fun video, much love to George Jetson & family

[@sa8die]

i just love this video, great idea to use the IR , nice investigation style!!

[@RedNoise-hz5nh]

I wish we still had LPTV analog. Digital TV is terrible.

[@markmarkofkane8167]

Unusual style! That's what makes it special. I wouldn't really want it, though. Unless I could get a lot of money for selling it. But alas, that's the way the TV crumbles. It's like watching TV on a slinky.

[@JasonHalversonjaydog]

we had the same thing around here before we lost analog stations. our channel 6, we could also listen to the audio on the very lower edge of the radio band. i remember if we were away and would miss the local news we could still hear the audio in the car on the radio

[@James_Bowie]

Sit back with a retro TV dinner and watch the Hipster Apocalypse on that.

[@gerardcarriera7052]

A Swanson fried chicken dinner complete with foil tray and Elmer's glue tasting mashed potatoes. LOL!

[@James_Bowie]

@@gerardcarriera7052 ... and the folding tray table, of course.

[@cambo1200]

I’m enjoying this while stroking my ironic handlebar mustache and eating avocado toast.

[@BMUSTDIE]

For some reason I'd love to see this on top of an Apple II as it monitor

[@orange70383]

Dualette was so named because it can function both as a table top and a portable.

[@relgeiz2]

... and to male it more complicated, for an extra $10 you got a dual speaker dualette ... B.t.w.: The flimsy cabinet, the avoidance of screws wherever possible and the use of tape to hold everything together officially reduced the dualettes weight to keep it portable. Sylvania claimed.

[@RODALCO2007]

Interesting TV design, typical of 1960's era, like Thunderbirds and The Jetsons. Great video. Your commentary is exceptional.

[@mikek5633]

FYI: Man buns are called "Douche Knots" in Canada.

[@miata149]

The "douche knot" term should migrate south to the US; so appropriate!

[@ian_b]

"Twat knot" in the UK

[@alanmaier]

I was curious about the name, and from what I found this creampuff was sold as a dual purpose table top/portable set, which is the "dual" in Dualette. There was a matching base to make it a floor model - think of a docking station. Sylvania bragged about the excellent chassis quality.

[@pneumatic00]

I really like the narration while you got the variac and FLIR cam going. It definitely reminds me of the early NASA launch sequences, watched on a b/w sets in the late 60's.

[@pleasecho2]

So I've been watching your videos for a while now and just so you know, being here in New York I'm amazed at how often you work outside.

[@vancouverman4313]

Armor All works very nicely to restore the luster of these old plastic cabinets. I even use it on old 1950's dial cords to make the plastic more supple.

[@MVVblog]

OK , now i can't go to sleep, thankyou shango066 from Italy!!!!

[@foxrivers]

I don't think it's weird at all I really enjoyed this video along with all the others you've shared. You're real, witty and funny. I've learned a lot about Electronics following you over the years. Thanks for you being you.

[@MrHans818]

If anything you have taught me is when my mother built her first television herself, since she learned and work at Bendix Radio in Towson Md. from the middle 40s to the middle 50s when she went to Westinghouse Aerospace also in the Baltimore area. You have showed me the basic stuff she needed to build it. I bet she would had used a multi meter similar to yours. It was amazing what she knew all those years. I give you allot of praised for knowing the old electronic systems today

[@AudioMobil]

Would love to see this one recapped as long as it does not crumble to pieces while you're doing that. The CRT looked not bad at all. Just check it again after it has been sitting for a while and decide if it's worth it. Hopefully not too much upcoming problems like you had with the Sears. Again, another great videos with birds, airplanes and everything. Best Regards from Germany!

[@majordisappointment8692]

Trash Bin time thanks love the video brings back memories of the days i worked on tv's. Oh the shocking memories lol.

[@n2n8sda]

Haha that rejuvenation really woke it up, i could do with one of those attached to my alarm clock

[@luizgimenes2894]

I had one general Eletric TV plastic too , this is a beaultiful tv

[@danvanvoorst7329]

Enjoy your videos! Thanks for posting!

[@bluemetal04606]

Of course it's a hippy TV, no trees were harmed in the making of that set.

[@DanafoxyVixen]

Hippy =/= Hipster... however both are insufferable to be around

[@jballew2239]

I've a military TS 325 A/U meter that is similar to the Weston you have. (In fact, made BY Weston). For an analog meter it's proven very accurate and stupidly robust.

[@steveomusicman6645]

enjoyed this immensely, Shang....thanks groovy video!

[@danilorainone406]

made for 60s housefraus to watch setting the thing on the kitchen counter for watching soaps & the price is right

[@summersky77]

@ 0:50...OMFG this guy is hilarious. Love watching these videos 😂 Because of this channel, I've been able to restore a couple of vintage sets. But I stay for the entertainment as well as the education.

[@wrnchhead76]

I am dying lmao

[@erikj.2066]

Found an advertisement from Catalin Styrene bragging about them making the Dualette cabinet for Sylvania. That explains the crumbling plastic. I'm balding, so a man-bun is out of the cards for me, but just seeing this gives me a hankering for PBR 40's, and trying on skinny jeans.

[@adriaanhendrik]

Yeah, please recap this beauty. It looks like an Astronaut's Helmet at 1:27. Wish they would style anything like the 60ies today.. Shango, you're the best !

[@waltschannel7465]

Roll out the green carpet! That's why they're so valuable.. none survive because of the cabinet. Like catalyn (sp) radios.

[@TheLawrenceWade]

Chevy Vega of TV sets. Cheaply built, failure prone, but good-looking. I would absolutely repair that set. And... neither tube testers nor schematics are always right. I've heard vertical bottom foldover that made the yoke pound on the glass of the CRT like someone drumming the neck with a screwdriver. The 21LU8 got pretty toasty. Philco, bad capacitors, easy fix. If it's more than twenty years old, after the inspection, it gets the Variac for a slow and gentle power-up. Always.

[@gerardcarriera7052]

Interesting video. This is the most cheaply made Sylvania set I'd ever seen but due to the uniqueness of the styling, I think it's worth a recap. It looks like it's from 1961 as a saw a partial date code of the OEM tube above the H.O. tube. It was " 11" but couldn't see the third digit but the first "1" would mean 1961. The next two would be the week. Sylvania always stacks their date code and their EIA code vertically. OEM tubes always are a green print and their replacement tubes are yellow or red print with an alpha date code. This TV looks very similar to the one in the movie "Driving Miss Daisy." It was in her kitchen and her domestic help used it to watch soap operas. LOL!

[@justsumguy2u]

It looks like the set is in good overall shape electronically, so yeah, I'd recap it. Apparently there's a market for that set, so even if you're not into it, you could probably sell it for a nice chunk of change

[@zhaohaigaogu7821]

もちろん、エスカッションをつかんで持つのはダメなんですね。ツマミが見えないカッコいいテレビでした。 ❤❤❤❤👍

[@ToneHobart]

I'd like to see it working. it is as old as … me. I was also manufactured in 1960

[@andymouse]

Soooo glad I found your channel!

[@MsCori76]

One strange looking tv. Actually reminds me of something from The Jetsons. Xxoo

[@marksman1875]

That TV is so awful it's great! Definitely worth making a video about it.

[@jefferyb304]

I think one of these, or a set extremely similar, can be seen in Driving Miss Daisy in the kitchen scene where Idella is watching it as she works and passes away.

[@randymoyer5351]

Keep it , Recap it and then sell it, , just be sure it goes to a good home though be cool to watch old 1960's or even 1950's TV shows on that set, that's what i would do as i'm a collector of vintage tv shows , i have lots on tape and some on DVD , this would be a perfect set for those shows to run on too. that's how i would use it, so give it a new home. don't destroy it, as i think it deserves another life that i would give it if it were Recapped. i would then actually use it too just for the old programs though. so do it, recap it.

[@alexl9877]

As described upon introduction of the Sylvania Dualette in 1958. "As the name implies, it can function both as a table model and a portable. It was designed to fill the demand for a table model that would fit in with any home decor without sacrificing the moveability features of a portable. The set has an all-plastic cabinet and its over-all weight comes to 33 lbs..." Regarding the speakers... "The set will be available in two models - the 17D203, with a 3 1/2 inch front mounted speaker, in coral and white, listing for $189.05 and the 17D303 with dual front mounted spekers, in turquoise and white or beige and white, listing for $199.95". Of course, overtime, your plastics may vary ;-).

[@TestTubeBabySpy]

I think just having that cabinet available to do a potential 3D scan, might be pretty valuable.

[@wdavem]

Great example of that vertical cap failure mode- tried to turn itself into a scanimate roll-up un-roll effect in reverse.

[@tomfranco4866]

Shango recap it just do it to were the vertical straightens out love learning from your videos

[@Rafael-fw1xk]

Greetings from Poland. U are the best

[@JustSomeGuy1967]

Id say as a general rule if you break out a TV you have to diagnose and repair. I really like your style of repair and it really fun to watch. Since you left this one in an unknown state I will go to bed sad.

[@sethhorst6158]

That's a nice looking TV set.

[@spider-manthehero1664]

I have over 3000 of these tv sets most of then still works and some of them still in the boxes like new.

[@robertluzader4306]

Recap V2 and I'll watch … Look forward to that video.

[@Pete.hooooo]

Recap and sell it ...as ever top man nice one ..Love all the uploads dude

[@fishmecha]

you know what the dualette really stands for? it's that it was "dual purpose" according to the dealer ads - being both a portable set you could haul around AND a table model that "blended in with home decor"

[@davidcollins1853]

I'm a long time viewer of yours. Really enjoyed the video.

[@VectraQS]

I just bought a 1986 Sylvania VCR at Goodwill the other day. At that point, it was manufactured by Panasonic. Corporate history aside, I can see why.

[@adrinathegreat3095]

Tape still holding the wires back after nearly 60 year's they knew how to build stuff back then, like the old saying goes sometimes the simplest idea is the best

[@superhet7281]

Black Beauties Matter! Shango, you are a hoot!

[@geralderdek282]

The first ford falcons used that same plastic for the dash control knobs,and they always turned to dust especially if exposed to alot of sunlight.

[@AiOinc1]

7:29 Black Beauty was the brand name. They can either suck it up or shut up.

[@zacharyradford1708]

That is the cheapest junk tv you have ever shown on your channel. I agree it is a nice looking TV. It I have also learned after years collecting old radios. The neatest looking most collectible ones are always the cheap neat looking junk. Take a same size zenith table top and 3D print a “duellette” case for it hipsters would love that😂

[@computeraidedworld1148]

This video really cracked me up

[@James_Bowie]

Plastic leprosy has taken hold.

[@ladamurni]

Hi Shango, this tv set might not be your cup of tea, and I understand that. But it seems that young people like this kind of stuff you might as well get it recapped and what else is necessary to get it to work properly and then sell it. Let them take care of the "looks" themselves. It will make another interesting video and from the money you will get for it you can buy parts do a repair on another project. (and make another video 😁) Thanks for the upload!

[@danielbabcock160]

I had the 21" version. Put a new crt in it.A customer had to have. I called it the mouth open. Worked really well, had super cascade tuner. That was in late 60s

[@dadsvespa]

Shango, That is a cool looking set ! You should fix it ! There must be a plastic protector spray ?? or a plastic restore spray somewhere ! Maybe ? Re-Cap !! Re-Cap !!...or install a new flat screen in the case !! Yea ! That would be one of a kind ! heheh ! Peace

[@fredfabris7187]

Maybe one of your local fans/viewers would recap it for you and then you could finish the repair and adjustment for us to see :-)

[@cjmarsh504]

Black beauties matter. That would make a great T-SHIRT

[@EngineeringVignettes]

"Black Beauty" was the nickname for a street drug in the 70's (biphetamine). So one might get some strange looks with the T-shirt. Mind you, that might be what the wearer is going for...

[@cjmarsh504]

@@EngineeringVignettes with the old capacitors on the shirt.

[@One-Crazy-Cat]

“They explode on you and take your entire tv with them” slogan.

[@Musicradio77Network]

Wow! I have not seen this before. This TV has a space age feel to it, reminds me of “The Jetsons”.

[@jfrancis2768]

i do wonder if retro brite would fix some of that yellowing and chipping and i cant watch this in 4k but I'm glad i got to see it anyway

[@chezsnailez]

Recap the wee beastie and 3-D print a new housing...

[@CoopyKat]

If you notice, this TV is equipped with VHF only. There was a time when televisions did not include UHF, so TV owners had to buy a separate device to get UHF stations if they were available in their area. I didn't realize UHF did not become standard on all TVs until 1964: "Under the All-Channel Receiver Act, FCC regulations would ensure that all new TV sets sold in the U.S. after 1964 had built-in UHF tuners."

[@alexn6950]

Not that bad for a mostly dead tube, and I'm curious to see how it goes with a total recap (that's just my feeling of a viewer though). With a respect to your time, thank you for the show PS its textolite looks fine btw - the quality of the thing

[@a1wireless1964]

Thanks for posting this video I'll be sure not to pick one of those up, I almost did a year or so ago but now I won't make that mistake

[@45AMT]

The videos with the FLIR are the coolest.

[@LagBlowz]

This looks pretty cool

[@pianokeyzintennessee7273]

Very interesting video,a recap would make for another good video...if it can be brought back to happy life I know you can do it Shango...yeah I'd like to see a video of it. Spray with black flag and remove the bumble bees..and replace with friendly bee's that won't harm anybody or the hive. Oh yeah,Jason J J Cruz the beemaster needs more angry bumblebees to tame and add to his collection of Fame . Lol...hope you will do more video of this dualette..very interesting old piece . Waving a ✋ from Tennessee. 😎😎

[@ricknelsonm]

l think it is still worth it, it is a unique set, it has potential to work again, l think l seen this set in an old movie working in the back ground

[@1956kirk]

The Jetsons need their TV recapped :)

[@Rafael-fw1xk]

Greetings from Poland are the best

[@philexile2954]

Great video! On the BK 467: couldn’t you change the G2 voltage to HIGH rather than normal to get a reading on the CRT? I recently ran a Clean/Balance on a Trinitron from 1984. First attempt nearly smoked the red gun and I had to push G2 to HIGH, run another Clean/Balance and remove a short during that second procedure. That fixed and the cutoff was able to be set to Normal after that.

[@volvo09]

Shangie shangs! Funny what things do and don't gather followings. It's usually not the quality built stuff, but the disposably built stuff (even from back in the 60's).

[@ldchappell1]

It does have two speakers but that's not the reason it's called a dualette. It's called a "dualette" because it's both a table model and a portable. I read that in a 1959 magazine ad for this television. 📺

[@connorm955]

I saw one for sale months ago here in Texas and it was dark pink with woodgrain.

[@Wildman9]

Man bun,Walli walkers,and hip purse.Hahaha.!👍

[@georgegonzalez2476]

Bumblebees were a considerable step up from wax-dipped capacitors. Wax ones are now almost totally leaky while maybe a third of Bumblebees are over a megohm or three, passable in non-critical circuits.

[@markowen4326]

Nice Weston! Funny you mentioned the Predicta re: the couplates, your complaining made me think of the Predicta right away.

[@RCALivingStereo]

Love that style!

[@1marcelfilms]

Reinforce the plastic from the inside with fiberglass? or epoxy?

[@SatoshiTajiri]

TVCOM was a local analog channel from Porto Alegre that ran from 1995 to 2015. That toilet paper is of higher quality than this TV.