30-12-2020, 01:09 PM
As Mike (Crackle) implies, those red and yellow electrolytics will often need replacing. I would replace all of them without even asking if they are faulty. If they are still OK, it won't be for much longer. You will be using modern parts with modern values. Bascially 10/22/47 and multiples so just use the next one up. Hence 4.7uF to repalce 4uF etc.
Again as Mike (Crackle) says, at low voltages old wax paper caps are usually OK. Unlike in valve sets where a little leakage will be a problem. I would tend to replace them if overhauling a set but fully understand that others will differ.
Generally I'm not fussed about new components not looking authentic in old sets. Others will differ and I respect that.
Again as Mike (Crackle) says, at low voltages old wax paper caps are usually OK. Unlike in valve sets where a little leakage will be a problem. I would tend to replace them if overhauling a set but fully understand that others will differ.
Generally I'm not fussed about new components not looking authentic in old sets. Others will differ and I respect that.
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