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Servicing and repairing vintage valve radios 

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Like most things' years ago and now, these radios were designed and built with a certain life expectancy, which they have well exceeded.                                                      

The type of work required will vary depending on the set's history.                              For a set that’s been out of use for a long period, it would consist of a visual inspection for obvious signs of component failure, over heating and any deteriorated wiring and signs of previous repairs.                                                                                      

Then if all looks ok, the set would be powered up limiting the voltage and current to see if there is any sign of life. It's surprising how many do work after decades in an attic, all be it not very well.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      All repairs are carried out in a sympathetic manner maintaining originality wherever possible and using quality components.​

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