1. The orginal values (based on the Replacement Parts List for RCA models 100 and 101) for the electrolytic capacitors are shown as two 8 MFD and two 5 MFD caps housed in an single (above chassis) four section capacitor pack. No voltage ratings are provided for this unit. Sometime during the life of the radio, the original capacitor pack was replaced with one (above chassis) three section pack that has two 8 mfd caps rated at 450 volts each and one 5 mfd rated at 50 volts. In addition, a single 8 mfd unit rated at 450 volts is mounted under the chassis. Are the voltage ratings for these older replacements correct and what I should use for my recap?
2. Capacitor 15 (C15) is listed in the parts list with a value of 2.4 mmfd. The capacitor currently mounted at the C15 location in my radio appears to be a paper/wax unit, yet the original specs make me think that it should be a mica capacitor. I was unable to obtain any specs direcly off of the capacitor. Should it be replaced with 2.4 mmfd mica or cerarmic capacitor? Is there a resource where can I locate one with this value?
Use 10 mfd @ 450 volts for replacement of your electrolytics. Do not use higher than 10 mfd. This radio uses a low current rectifier, 1V. The cap marked 5 mfd can be low voltage if you like.
Believe cap C15 is 2400 mmf or .0024 mfd. Use .002 or .0022 mfd which is easier to find. Value isn't critical.
Norm
:I am am recapping a GE K-43 cathedral and I need additional information to complete the job:
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:1. The orginal values (based on the Replacement Parts List for RCA models 100 and 101) for the electrolytic capacitors are shown as two 8 MFD and two 5 MFD caps housed in an single (above chassis) four section capacitor pack. No voltage ratings are provided for this unit. Sometime during the life of the radio, the original capacitor pack was replaced with one (above chassis) three section pack that has two 8 mfd caps rated at 450 volts each and one 5 mfd rated at 50 volts. In addition, a single 8 mfd unit rated at 450 volts is mounted under the chassis. Are the voltage ratings for these older replacements correct and what I should use for my recap?
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:2. Capacitor 15 (C15) is listed in the parts list with a value of 2.4 mmfd. The capacitor currently mounted at the C15 location in my radio appears to be a paper/wax unit, yet the original specs make me think that it should be a mica capacitor. I was unable to obtain any specs direcly off of the capacitor. Should it be replaced with 2.4 mmfd mica or cerarmic capacitor? Is there a resource where can I locate one with this value?
:Hi Thomas
:
: Use 10 mfd @ 450 volts for replacement of your electrolytics. Do not use higher than 10 mfd. This radio uses a low current rectifier, 1V. The cap marked 5 mfd can be low voltage if you like.
:
: Believe cap C15 is 2400 mmf or .0024 mfd. Use .002 or .0022 mfd which is easier to find. Value isn't critical.
:
:Norm
:
::I am am recapping a GE K-43 cathedral and I need additional information to complete the job:
::
::1. The orginal values (based on the Replacement Parts List for RCA models 100 and 101) for the electrolytic capacitors are shown as two 8 MFD and two 5 MFD caps housed in an single (above chassis) four section capacitor pack. No voltage ratings are provided for this unit. Sometime during the life of the radio, the original capacitor pack was replaced with one (above chassis) three section pack that has two 8 mfd caps rated at 450 volts each and one 5 mfd rated at 50 volts. In addition, a single 8 mfd unit rated at 450 volts is mounted under the chassis. Are the voltage ratings for these older replacements correct and what I should use for my recap?
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::2. Capacitor 15 (C15) is listed in the parts list with a value of 2.4 mmfd. The capacitor currently mounted at the C15 location in my radio appears to be a paper/wax unit, yet the original specs make me think that it should be a mica capacitor. I was unable to obtain any specs direcly off of the capacitor. Should it be replaced with 2.4 mmfd mica or cerarmic capacitor? Is there a resource where can I locate one with this value?
Norm
:Are BOTH of the 5 mfd caps low voltage?
:
::Hi Thomas
::
:: Use 10 mfd @ 450 volts for replacement of your electrolytics. Do not use higher than 10 mfd. This radio uses a low current rectifier, 1V. The cap marked 5 mfd can be low voltage if you like.
::
:: Believe cap C15 is 2400 mmf or .0024 mfd. Use .002 or .0022 mfd which is easier to find. Value isn't critical.
::
::Norm
::
:::I am am recapping a GE K-43 cathedral and I need additional information to complete the job:
:::
:::1. The orginal values (based on the Replacement Parts List for RCA models 100 and 101) for the electrolytic capacitors are shown as two 8 MFD and two 5 MFD caps housed in an single (above chassis) four section capacitor pack. No voltage ratings are provided for this unit. Sometime during the life of the radio, the original capacitor pack was replaced with one (above chassis) three section pack that has two 8 mfd caps rated at 450 volts each and one 5 mfd rated at 50 volts. In addition, a single 8 mfd unit rated at 450 volts is mounted under the chassis. Are the voltage ratings for these older replacements correct and what I should use for my recap?
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:::2. Capacitor 15 (C15) is listed in the parts list with a value of 2.4 mmfd. The capacitor currently mounted at the C15 location in my radio appears to be a paper/wax unit, yet the original specs make me think that it should be a mica capacitor. I was unable to obtain any specs direcly off of the capacitor. Should it be replaced with 2.4 mmfd mica or cerarmic capacitor? Is there a resource where can I locate one with this value?