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Philco 144
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Hi, This is my first major recap job. I've had this radio for over 25 years. It was left for dead in a wet basement. Made new cabinet for it way back when, it always played fine until recently. I've got all the cap values worked out except for the tone control 30-4188 (.07uf, .015uf, .01uf ) . The condenser block 30-4167 (.25mfd X 3, .05mfd X 4) Cannot find any voltage ratings for either. By the way it still does play but has developed a hum, so no more playing till its repaired. This is my first time on the phorum. Thanks for any help. Don H.
#2

Hi Don, and welcome.

Just use new capacitors rated at 600 or 630 VDC to replace the various old paper caps in the bakelite blocks, the tone control, and the multi-section can.

Also replace all of the electrolytic capacitors; afterward, you should no longer have that annoying hum.

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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
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Hi Ron, Thank you for your help. I'll be ordering the caps after new years, Just looking around the phorum is great, Thanks again Don H.




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