Post subject: Electrolytic Capacitor question from a new guy.
Posted: May Sat 05, 2012 5:03 pm
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Joined: May Sat 05, 2012 4:46 pm Posts: 4
Hello from Pittsburgh. my name is brian and i am glad to be here on your site. I have started to really get into vintage record players and i have purchased two Steelman models both in very rough shape. i have started work on my little 3S8 model as it seems fairly simple. I am, however, having problems finding an Electrolytic capacitor I need. it is a 50/30 150volt unit. can anyone point me in the right direction?
Post subject: Re: Electrolytic Capacitor question from a new guy.
Posted: May Sat 05, 2012 5:14 pm
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You need to buy two discrete replacement capacitors. You can use a 47 mf to rreplace the 50 and a 33 mf to replace the 30, as these are modern values. Observe the polarity. The original has a common negative, and you will make it so by joining the negative wires of the new replacement capacitors together. Cut the old part out and discard it.
Make a list of everything you need to defray shipping charges.
Post subject: Re: Electrolytic Capacitor question from a new guy.
Posted: May Sun 06, 2012 3:37 am
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Joined: May Sat 05, 2012 4:46 pm Posts: 4
thanks to all of you for the quick responce. i'm going to place an order monday. this single tube amp looks easy enough to rebuild, I just dont know what the new component counterparts are. I will get a few pics of the unit up next week and any input you guys have to make it better is greatly appreciated!
Larry
