Copper Cap makes a replacement for the 6X5....are they any good? A bit pricey but easy to plug in.

A couple of 1N4007's, a resistor, and a tube base will plug right in also and it is a lot less expensive. And if you want a copper top go to the hardware store and buy a copper stub out and glue it on.

Dave

Thanks Dave,

I don't necessarily want a Copper Cap I simple asked if they were any good? I'm also aware of the two 1N4007's and the resistor. I don't know the value on the resistor (5 watt, 100ohm?) and what pins it is connected too? I know that the diodes are connected from 6 to 8 and 4 to 8, band facing 8. Is there anything else I should know other than watch for flying glass?

Needless to say, a recap job is in order if this has not been done. The diodes and resistors are a logical choice, shouldn't set you back more than $3.00 . You may have to go a little higher in value on the resistor to tame the voltage, and I'd use a 10 watter and dress it to the chassis to help dissipate. There are also nice bolt on resistors available, I would definitely fuse the set. if you know the wattage consumption, *sometimes given on a label inside the set or on the back,) use Ohm's law to determine amperage, and add about 20%. W=I*E

When you are ready to try, it would be a good thing to use a variac to bring up voltage slowly while monitoring the B+.
The expected line voltage will have been lower than today's household supplies, and that is why some like to use a bucking transformer as well. Numerous discussions here and elsewhere.

Use the 6X5 for target practice.

Thanks for the great answer as usual.
I'm done with the caps and in the process of rewiring the 6U5 right now. I'm having trouble with that. The tube worked prior to me messing with it and now it doesn't. I've connected the speaker and antenna and still nothing. Thoughts?......................or should I start another thread?

Andy