01-05-2011, 05:47 PM
7estatdef Wrote:Value isn't critical you could go as high as 47mfd or so. Back in the 1920's and 30's electrolytics where expensive to make so most of the filtering is done with inductance. If you look at diagrams say of a Philco model 87 the filters are like 1 or 2mfd and two or three chokes. Very important to observe polarity and voltage rating. 450v for this one. Philco in the '30s some times would use a small paper cap across the filter choke a help resonate L/C to 60cy.
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Terry
Terry,
I'm getting ready to replace PS cap on my Model 84B and I see a red, green, and black dot on the bottom of the cap. Do I assume correctly the red and green are the 4uf and 8uf (+) and the black is the common ground--the can itself appears to be isolated from the chassis clamp with a band of insulation material. I'm looking to install 47uf @ 450V on both sides.
Thanks.
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Kico
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