Zenith H845 selenium Rectifier replacement

[davet753]

Sounds like you done yours up right, Dave.

The multi-section electrolytic is in a metal can, and it seems to be in fine shape (no hum at all). I think the old metal can electrolytics last longer than the ones in cardboard cans. I own (and have restored) many Westinghouse sets from the 50's and 60's, and most of them have the multi-section cardboard can capacitors, and they are most always in need of replacement.

Since my particular Zenith works so good and is (or was until I put in the diode) factory original, I decided not to do too much work on it. If I ever have to take it apart for anything again, I will go ahead and replace all the wax capacitors and add a thermistor and fuse to it. In all fairness, I probably should have went ahead with it.