The next TV restoration? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

mark pirate · 10th Jan 2016, 6:43 pm

As I am nearing the completion of my TV22, I am wondering which of my sets to tackle next.

The candidates are:
Bush TV12B from 1949, all in tact but with broken tube (I have a replacement).
Bush TV32 from 1953, complete minus back but with crack in top of cabinet.
Pye B18T from 1948, all in tact but cabinet will require some attention.

I thought I would let the forum decide for me!

Mark

ukcol · 10th Jan 2016, 7:49 pm

Hi Mark

One vote here for the Pye,

FERNSEH · 10th Jan 2016, 7:58 pm

The Bush TV32 is very rare. Similar appearance to the more common 13 channel TV62.

DFWB.

MonochromeMarc · 10th Jan 2016, 8:17 pm

Hi Mark,

Well you've just done a Bush so how about a Pye then back to Bush next time ?

Marc.

Freya · 10th Jan 2016, 8:40 pm

I vote on the Pye, not seen the width set that far out.

Duke_Nukem · 10th Jan 2016, 8:51 pm

I vote Bush TV12 - with the TV22 fresh in your mind it'll be interesting to make a comparison , plus it'll then give you some time in which to find replacements for the sliders on the Pye !

TTFN,
Jon

mark pirate · 10th Jan 2016, 9:26 pm

The Pye is in the lead so far, and no worries about the sliding pots, I have a scrap LV20 chassis with good pots

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I vote Bush TV12 - with the TV22 fresh in your mind it'll be interesting to make a comparison

It would make sense, they are very different animals.

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The Bush TV32 is very rare. Similar appearance to the more common 13 channel TV62.

It is probably the rarest of the Bush Bakelite sets, as there were not that many made. My example is certainly a worthy candidate.

Keep the votes coming ladies & gents.

Mark

RT 1006 · 10th Jan 2016, 9:59 pm

The Pye looks like in interesting set and that looks like a nicely finished cabinet..Pye gets my vote.

brianc · 11th Jan 2016, 12:11 am

I vote for the Bush TV12. As Jon says, with the TV22 fresh in your mind, You will see immediately, the difference that 2-3 years of development made in the early days of post war TV.

Hybrid tellies · 11th Jan 2016, 12:53 am

I vote for the Bush TV12 as you have recently done the TV22.

thermionic · 11th Jan 2016, 7:48 am

A vote for the TV32 from me. As David says, quite a rare set compared to the others.

SimonT.

beery · 11th Jan 2016, 12:04 pm

Hmm, a tough one.
The TV32 is in many respects similar to the TV22, but with a more reliable lopty.

So on balance, I think the PYE would be a more interesing change. A change from minature IF valves to nice red EF50s and a change from neat tag boards to a birds nest of components. So yes, the PYE gets my vote.

BTW I'm not sure if it is something to do with the lacquer they used, but the B18T and LV20 etc. seem to scratch really easily...

Cheers
Andy

wd40addict · 11th Jan 2016, 1:13 pm

Tv12

mark pirate · 11th Jan 2016, 4:17 pm

So far the Pye is in the lead with 5 votes, the TV12 is a close second with four votes and the TV32 has two votes.

I will restore the set that has the most votes by midnight tonight!

Mark

ianm · 12th Jan 2016, 4:08 pm

TV12. Now you have a dilemma!

FERNSEH · 12th Jan 2016, 4:45 pm

If it is a choice between the Bush TV12 and that awful Pye, there I've said it, I'd choose the Bush. Suburb construction quality, even better than the TV22.

DFWB.

mark pirate · 12th Jan 2016, 6:50 pm

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I will restore the set that has the most votes by midnight tonight!

I did say last night, But seeing as the TV12 is now in the lead I will extend the voting until midnight today

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If it is a choice between the Bush TV12 and that awful Pye, there I've said it, I'd choose the Bush.

Actually I rather like these little Pye sets, I have restored one of my LV20's and a D18T, both work very well indeed. The D18T has been regularly used and has proved to be a very reliable set.

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Suburb construction quality, even better than the TV22.

Let's just hope the LOPT is also better than the TV22...

Mark

McMurdo · 12th Jan 2016, 6:59 pm

tv12

sexton_mallard · 12th Jan 2016, 8:19 pm

Pye B18T

mark pirate · 12th Jan 2016, 11:57 pm

I see the TV12 is in the lead with 7 votes, closely followed by the Pye with 6 votes. The TV32 has gone back on the roundtuit pile!
The voting concludes at midnight

Mark

10th Jan 2016, 6:43 pm	#1
mark pirate Dekatron Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Worthing, West Sussex, UK Posts: 5,185	The next TV restoration? As I am nearing the completion of my TV22, I am wondering which of my sets to tackle next. The candidates are: Bush TV12B from 1949, all in tact but with broken tube (I have a replacement). Bush TV32 from 1953, complete minus back but with crack in top of cabinet. Pye B18T from 1948, all in tact but cabinet will require some attention. I thought I would let the forum decide for me! Mark Attached Thumbnails

10th Jan 2016, 7:49 pm	#2
ukcol Rest in Peace Join Date: May 2003 Location: Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, UK. Posts: 3,944	Re: The next TV restoration? Hi Mark One vote here for the Pye,

10th Jan 2016, 7:58 pm	#3
FERNSEH Dekatron Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, UK. Posts: 7,444	Re: The next TV restoration? The Bush TV32 is very rare. Similar appearance to the more common 13 channel TV62. DFWB.

10th Jan 2016, 8:17 pm	#4
MonochromeMarc Pentode Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 151	Re: The next TV restoration? Hi Mark, Well you've just done a Bush so how about a Pye then back to Bush next time ? Marc.

10th Jan 2016, 8:40 pm	#5
Freya Octode Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Falmouth, Cornwall, UK. Posts: 1,989	Re: The next TV restoration? I vote on the Pye, not seen the width set that far out. __________________ Stephen _________"It`s only an old telly" ___

10th Jan 2016, 8:51 pm	#6
Duke_Nukem Octode Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, UK. Posts: 1,268	Re: The next TV restoration? I vote Bush TV12 - with the TV22 fresh in your mind it'll be interesting to make a comparison , plus it'll then give you some time in which to find replacements for the sliders on the Pye ! TTFN, Jon

10th Jan 2016, 9:59 pm	#8
RT 1006 Tetrode Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, UK. Posts: 61	Re: The next TV restoration? The Pye looks like in interesting set and that looks like a nicely finished cabinet..Pye gets my vote.

11th Jan 2016, 12:11 am	#9
brianc Rest in Peace Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Burghfield, Reading, Berkshire, UK, Posts: 1,055	Re: The next TV restoration? I vote for the Bush TV12. As Jon says, with the TV22 fresh in your mind, You will see immediately, the difference that 2-3 years of development made in the early days of post war TV.

11th Jan 2016, 12:53 am	#10
Hybrid tellies Nonode Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: 1966-1976 Coverack in Cornwall and Helston Cornwall. 1976-present Bristol/Bath area. Posts: 2,965	Re: The next TV restoration? I vote for the Bush TV12 as you have recently done the TV22. __________________ Simon BVWS member

11th Jan 2016, 7:48 am	#11
thermionic Heptode Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 989	Re: The next TV restoration? A vote for the TV32 from me. As David says, quite a rare set compared to the others. SimonT. __________________ The honesty of imperfection..........

11th Jan 2016, 12:04 pm	#12
beery Heptode Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ware, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 988	Re: The next TV restoration? Hmm, a tough one. The TV32 is in many respects similar to the TV22, but with a more reliable lopty. So on balance, I think the PYE would be a more interesing change. A change from minature IF valves to nice red EF50s and a change from neat tag boards to a birds nest of components. So yes, the PYE gets my vote. BTW I'm not sure if it is something to do with the lacquer they used, but the B18T and LV20 etc. seem to scratch really easily... Cheers Andy __________________ www.youtube.com/user/andyvalve100

11th Jan 2016, 1:13 pm	#13
wd40addict Octode Join Date: May 2009 Location: Stevenage, Herts. UK. Posts: 1,518	Re: The next TV restoration? Tv12

11th Jan 2016, 4:17 pm	#14
mark pirate Dekatron Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Worthing, West Sussex, UK Posts: 5,185	Re: The next TV restoration? So far the Pye is in the lead with 5 votes, the TV12 is a close second with four votes and the TV32 has two votes. I will restore the set that has the most votes by midnight tonight! Mark

12th Jan 2016, 4:08 pm	#15
ianm Hexode Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 341	Re: The next TV restoration? TV12. Now you have a dilemma! __________________ Regards Ian McLaughlin, BVWS member

12th Jan 2016, 4:45 pm	#16
FERNSEH Dekatron Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, UK. Posts: 7,444	Re: The next TV restoration? If it is a choice between the Bush TV12 and that awful Pye, there I've said it, I'd choose the Bush. Suburb construction quality, even better than the TV22. DFWB.

12th Jan 2016, 6:59 pm	#18
McMurdo Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands, UK. Posts: 5,271	Re: The next TV restoration? tv12 __________________ Kevin

12th Jan 2016, 8:19 pm	#19
sexton_mallard Heptode Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Ellesmere, Shropshire, UK & Co. Cork, Ireland. Posts: 501	Re: The next TV restoration? Pye B18T

12th Jan 2016, 11:57 pm	#20
mark pirate Dekatron Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Worthing, West Sussex, UK Posts: 5,185	Re: The next TV restoration? I see the TV12 is in the lead with 7 votes, closely followed by the Pye with 6 votes. The TV32 has gone back on the roundtuit pile! The voting concludes at midnight Mark