Philco 20A - Electronic Restoration Questions - Printable Version

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RE: Philco 20A - Electronic Restoration Questions - klondike98 - 08-14-2017


good questions and a good thread!

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RE: Philco 20A - Electronic Restoration Questions - MrGrnEgz - 08-19-2017

The replacement caps from Sal just came in today! Earlier than I had expected

Is there a particular order in which they should be replaced? I'd like to test the radio after each replacement.
Should I start with the big cap block?
Begin with the smaller ones and move my way up to the larger ones?

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RE: Philco 20A - Electronic Restoration Questions - Radioroslyn - 08-19-2017

#26 is a good place to start.

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RE: Philco 20A - Electronic Restoration Questions - morzh - 08-20-2017

If testing means powering up, I'd replace them all first.

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RE: Philco 20A - Electronic Restoration Questions - Kenneth F. Besso Jr. - 08-20-2017

I check ALL,,,NEW,,,,capacitors and resistors,,,,(Before installing),,,,tubes first ,,coils,,transformers

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RE: Philco 20A - Electronic Restoration Questions - WallaceRoger - 08-21-2017

I wouldn't bother powering up and testing after you replace each capacitor or you'll possibly fry something and probably be at this for months. It's safe to assume every capacitor in there except the one mica will need replacement. If you want to try and keep some of the old resistors, you can de-solder one lead and check with your mulitmeter. I'd be surprised if most or all of those didn't need replacement too.

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