Merc-o-Tronic Vibrator found….maybe, new.

[jeff-register]

Gents,
I was looking in a Jukebox catalog for a tube but ran across this solid state vibrator new. Available in 6 or 12 volts and positive or negative ground solid state models.
It can be found at
Antique Electronic Supply
6221 S. Maple Ave.
Tempe Arizona
85283
2002 catalog
(480) 820 5611
Fax (480) 820 4663 or 800 706 6789 (U.S. & Canada only)
http://www.tubesandmore.com
info@tubesandmore.com
Repairs & services
Charles Defir
charliedefir@att.net

Bob Esslinger
(860) 928 2628
repairs
I have used these guys before for old radio & turn table apps with very good results, but never used them for Vibrators before. These vibrators are all solid state vibration & have no electro-mechanical contacts to wear out. They also show socket adaptors for remote mount vibrators. Just ask for a new catalog or look on line! Good luck!
Jeff Register

[Tom]

Check to see that the electronic replacement can handle the amperage required to fire a stubborn coil.

I have two old Stevens testers that used vibrator tubes. Both were dead. I opened them up, cleaned the points, put in some desiccant, and sealed them back up. Both have been fine for a couple of years now.

Tom

[jw-in-dixie]

RE:" I opened them up, cleaned the points" – did that a time or two with the radio in my 1937 Ford,
back in the days of my mis-spent youth. Whatever works, eh?

JW in Dixie

[Casey Lynn]

Ya’ know……it is information like this that needs to be made into a "sticky" on here. A thread that is closed and can be quickly found and used as a reference.

[jeff-register]

Guys,
I am planning on calling Monday to see if the said vibrator is still available. Also these guys were used to run a step up trans for the primary winding as J.W. explains so well between the lines. J.W. Been there done that with my 51 Buick radio too when a record player in the trunk cost too much. Gasoline was under half buck back then & our music was confined to the AM band….remember??
J.W.
I almost had another one built but the switching transistor was out of production & didn’t want to rob Fords in the scrap yard for parts. I wanted new parts! And yes it has remoting sockets as well. 😉

[jeff-register]

Found many people on the net under solid state vibrators showing different drawings how to build them. Just look on the web for solid stated vibrators
and away you go!!
Jeff

[bsplit]

……..and be prepared for what might pop up……

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