Mighty Monarch of The Air

[ggregg]

Originally Posted by ggregg

Electroytics are usually 1-2 mfd (microfarad) or higher. You usually won't see one lower than a 10 or 8 mfd. That .1 mfd you have in your hand is not an electrolytic.

I meant to say you usually won't see one lower than a 10 or 4 mfd.

Good luck, ask for help if you need it.

[Phil Nelson]

Here are more articles that may be helpful. The first one covers recapping:

http://antiqueradio.org/recap.htm

http://antiqueradio.org/restoration.htm

Regards,

Phil Nelson
http://antiqueradio.org/index.html

[vts1134]

Thanks for the articles. I read both of them before actually. I did run into one more thing. I actually ran into it when ordered my caps. There is one cap that on the photofact says 600v but the one that is installed is 800v. I ordered a 630v trusting that the photofact is correct but now I'm second guessing myself into thinking I need something over 800v.

[Phil Nelson]

Which cap is it (Sams part number)?

Phil Nelson

[vts1134]

I'm not sure to which part number you are referring. The parts list has an item number, which is C40. There is also replacement part numbers from-
Majestic- D03.100-12
Aerovox- P688-022
Centralab- DF-203
Cornell Dubilier- PTE6S2
Sprague- 6TM-622
The schematics state that it's used for audio coupling. Sams states .022mf capacitance and 600v voltage rating. The cap in the set is .02mf 800v.

[Phil Nelson]

I mean the part number given in the Sams manual (C40). 630V should be fine there.

Phil Nelson

[vts1134]

Why do you think there is an 800v in there? Could it have been repaired in the past possibly?