[19Seventy7]

Hi,

I did think about the LOPT, and did consider taking it out of circuit for a while, just to see if any valves glow, and if the CRT heaters glow, as that's what I have been told previously (Although for a Philips G8)

I've always read that mains smoothers should be removed or replaced before power was applied, for any reason. I did actually have one go off with a very loud bang and lots of smoke, won't be forgetting them any time soon.

I'm hoping to get a converter some time soon, hopefully not too long either.

I was lucky to find this one, it was in my town and I got it for £15, the cheapest 405 line set I've seen for sale on that site. It'll definitely be a good way for me to learn more about the basics of a proper TV set.

I've been following the other BT302 thread, so I'll try use that as a guide where needed/possible.

Thanks
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