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Originally Posted by dieseljeep
A slightly related question?
Were did you source your replacement parts, all from Radio Daze? I really like the resistors you're using. The caps are similar to the ones from Jim's Antique Radios, they seem alright!
BTW, I wrap and crimp the component leads very much the same way you do before soldering. I was taught, "Mechanically and Electrically Secure".
A buddy asked, "Why do you do it that way, it's overkill". IF it's soldered properly, you don't have to do that.  |
I get my parts from Just Radios. Both caps and resistors. Good stuff. Sometimes I get caps from Sals. Good stuff too. I like using the 1W resistors because the leads are thicker and stronger than the 1/2W ones. I like Just Radios because I can get film caps, mica caps, e-caps, resistors, spaghetti tubing, heat shrink tubing all in one stop. I get some stuff like Nichicon e-caps, chassis mount resistors from Digikey
On the lead wrapping stuff. That's the way I've always done it. I have a background in the Avionics installation and repair and we always wrap the lead or wire for that extra security. It is overkill on these TV's but I think wrapping the lead also holds it in place till the other components are attached or till it's soldered.