Description
1015-N Vibrator
- Solid State
- 6 Volt
- Negative Ground
- Standard 4 Pin
- Frequency 115
- Base A-1
- Diameter 1-1/2″
- Height 2-7/8″
The advantages of solid state:
Solid state vibrators switch electrical current with transistors similar to modern automobile ignition systems. Transistors can operate reliably at 1 million operations per second for years unlike mechanical vibrators that have a life of about 1 million operations.
Solid state vibrators have no moving parts – They’re absolutely silent in operation!
Our vibrators are manufactured here at our facility meaning no oxidization or deteriorating rubber like an original or N.O.S vibrator would have that’s been stored for 60+ years.
Things to note about solid state vibrators:
Solid state vibrators are polarity sensitive. If you are not sure of your vehicle ground polarity, please check which terminal of your battery is connected directly to the engine block or car body.
A solid-state vibrator will not fix a radio that has shorted buffer condensers, deteriorated electrolytic capacitors or other ailments. If you want to try a solid-state vibrator because mechanical vibrators keep burning up in your radio, it would be a good idea to first have the radio checked by a radio repair shop for shorts in the B+ circuits. Rule of thumb: 6-volt radios should draw approximately 1 amp per tube, not counting the rectifier. 12-volt radios that use a vibrator should draw about 1/2 amp per tube excluding the rectifier.
It is recommended to always replace the buffer condenser each time you replace the vibrator.
Solid state vibrators cannot be tested with an ohmmeter or with a conventional vibrator tester. All of their parameters are tested during and after manufacture and must meet exacting standards. Field testing should be done by installing the vibrator in a radio known to be in good working order, and of the proper polarity.
Do not operate your radio directly from a battery charger. Never install a 6-volt radio in a car with an 8-volt battery without a reducer. While the above practices probably will not damage the vibrator, either can destroy other parts of the radio in a very short time.
