Philips BIF 505A - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Safgrantham · 7th Dec 2021, 2:54 pm

Hi I have just got a Philips BIF505A RADIO IN FOR RESTORATION the owner has already arranged for some one to french polish it when repaired, it’s very old I have no output but the dial bulb light up but there is no heaters to the valves. I have not gone much further as I would like some data if anyone has any please. Or I will be spending a lot of time as I like a challenge but a clue before I start would be nice.

Thanks in advance
Stephen

mister valve · 7th Dec 2021, 3:38 pm

That model is certainly a new one to me.... and I can't find any information on the internet regarding this model.
Have you any pictures of the set and its interior, you could upload ?

paulsherwin · 7th Dec 2021, 4:01 pm

It's Philips Ireland (IF = Irish Freestate). Service data on the Irish models is thin on the ground. Some of them are related to UK models, but the Irish subsidiary had a lot of freedom to go its own way.

Start with the valve lineup and go on from there. Many of the 1950s Philips designs are very similar electrically.

mister valve · 7th Dec 2021, 4:10 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulsherwin

It's Philips Ireland (IF = Irish Freestate). Service data on the Irish models is thin on the ground. Some of them are related to UK models, but the Irish subsidiary had a lot of freedom to go its own way.

Start with the valve lineup and go on from there. Many of the 1950s Philips designs are very similar electrically.

Well I've learnt something new today !

Could it just be the 'Irish Free State' built version of the BX505A ? (it's just a thought)

paulsherwin · 7th Dec 2021, 4:19 pm

Very possibly.

https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/philips_bx505av.html

Safgrantham · 8th Dec 2021, 5:43 pm

Thanks all I now have some where to start, spy glass needed but will have a go.
Stephen.

7th Dec 2021, 2:54 pm	#1
Safgrantham Triode Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire, UK. Posts: 22	Philips BIF 505A Hi I have just got a Philips BIF505A RADIO IN FOR RESTORATION the owner has already arranged for some one to french polish it when repaired, it’s very old I have no output but the dial bulb light up but there is no heaters to the valves. I have not gone much further as I would like some data if anyone has any please. Or I will be spending a lot of time as I like a challenge but a clue before I start would be nice. Thanks in advance Stephen

7th Dec 2021, 3:38 pm	#2
mister valve Hexode Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 311	Re: Philips BIF 505A That model is certainly a new one to me.... and I can't find any information on the internet regarding this model. Have you any pictures of the set and its interior, you could upload ? __________________ If you live, the chassis was dead; if you're dead, the chassis was live !!!! Last edited by mister valve; 7th Dec 2021 at 3:54 pm. Reason: additional information

7th Dec 2021, 4:01 pm	#3
paulsherwin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 27,970	Re: Philips BIF 505A It's Philips Ireland (IF = Irish Freestate). Service data on the Irish models is thin on the ground. Some of them are related to UK models, but the Irish subsidiary had a lot of freedom to go its own way. Start with the valve lineup and go on from there. Many of the 1950s Philips designs are very similar electrically.

7th Dec 2021, 4:19 pm	#5
paulsherwin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 27,970	Re: Philips BIF 505A Very possibly. https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/philips_bx505av.html

8th Dec 2021, 5:43 pm	#6
Safgrantham Triode Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire, UK. Posts: 22	Re: Philips BIF 505A Thanks all I now have some where to start, spy glass needed but will have a go. Stephen.