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08/04/2014 4:29 pm  

Hello,

This is my most recent purchase: a Braun T1.
It looks like new, except for the split leather belt (wich glue to use on that..?)
so I'm very pleased!
It uses a big battery, but I would like to connect it to the electric net.

Has anybody here on the forum done this, and if so, wich cable should I use
(does it need a transfo too?)

Thanks in advance!


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leif ericson - Zephyr Renner
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08/04/2014 7:14 pm  

You need to know the input...
You need to know the input voltage and either the wattage or amperage. It probably says this somewhere on the device. But you could also get the information by looking up the battery's specifications.
The you need a transformer. The rated voltage should be at or below, but not over the expected voltage. And the rated wattage should be at least 20% above the expected.
You will have to figure out an elegant way to connect the wires off the transformer to the device.
Best of luck!


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08/04/2014 7:16 pm  

Does it actually have a input...
Does it actually have a input jack for electrical somewhere?


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08/04/2014 8:25 pm  

I have one of these as well...
I have one of these as well and couldn't get it working with a bettery and gave up. That said, check out this link....it may be helpful
http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/braun_transistor_1.html


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08/04/2014 8:27 pm  

Yes it has, Leif.
I've taken a pic. I assume the top one is for linking it to the car lighter
(I've read this was its extended role).
On radiomuseum.org there's some technical info and a pic of the connected radio, but is says it can take up to 220 V (am I right? so no need for a transfo??)
http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/braun_transistor_1.html


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08/04/2014 8:28 pm  

You beat me to it, Jesgord 🙂
I remember you had one like mine.


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08/04/2014 8:40 pm  

If it can take 220v then you ...
If it can take 220v then you don't need a transformer. (It must have an internal transformer to step down to the battery voltage, because there is no way the battery is outputting 220v).


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08/04/2014 10:06 pm  

BJ
I have a PDF of the T1 service manual. It's in German and some of the fine lines in the schematic are hard to see, but maybe it'll be helpful to you:
http://www.dropbox.com/s/gm05j7m3neuvktx/braun_t1_sm.pdf


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08/04/2014 10:35 pm  

Great stuff Fastfwd!
Only, it's a different T1 🙂 25 years older...


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08/04/2014 10:50 pm  

Oh. Whoops!
Sorry, BJ. I only saw a corner of it in the photo you posted and didn't notice that it's obviously different from the one in my manual with LED displays. How embarrassing.
I'll search for similar documentation of the device you ACTUALLY have. If I don't post it here in the next day or two, I didn't find it.


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08/04/2014 11:09 pm  

Ok, here's a schematic.
Note in the lower-right corner that there is a mechanical switch of some sort to select between 110V, 125V, 190V, and 220V mains. Note also that when it's running on battery power or from what is alleged to be a car cigarette-lighter input, it requires 6V, not the 12V that is produced by most modern car cigarette lighters.
http://www.dropbox.com/s/yblqeh1knj5m64h/Braun%20Transistor%201.pdf


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08/04/2014 11:17 pm  

And...
Leif or BJ, is there a jack for an external antenna on your radio?


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09/04/2014 12:44 am  

BJ, Could you take a picture...
BJ, Could you take a picture of the battery compartment of your radio with battery in and out? I'd like to see if mine is missing any parts connections and make sure I am putting the battery in the right way.


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10/04/2014 1:13 pm  

Certainly Jesgord,
was away yesterday (had to pick up an Olsen piece, see latest...) but took a snappy this morning.


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10/04/2014 5:33 pm  

Thanks! The battery...
Thanks! The battery negative/positives springs face downward when the battery is installed, correct?
Jesse


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