05-23-2019, 09:39 AM
These days I use Solen film to replace 6 to 10 uF electrolytics, and place two 8 uF Solens in parallel to achieve 16 uF in order to replace 16-18 uF electrolytics in RCA sets. Of course, I'm also restuffing electrolytic cans so they work out well in these applications.
Otherwise, for electrolytics, I try to stick with known name brands - Nichicon, Panasonic, etc. Especially in stereo equipment.
I've been using no-name yellow film capacitors to replace paper caps for many years now and the failure rate has been close to zero. I've bought them from Bob Piekarz (http://www.radioantiques.com) and at Kutztown meets from DVHRC to help support the club that puts on the Kutztown meets. I think the next time I need some, I'll purchase from Sal Brisindi (Sal's Capacitor Corner, http://www.tuberadios.com/capacitors ).
Otherwise, for electrolytics, I try to stick with known name brands - Nichicon, Panasonic, etc. Especially in stereo equipment.
I've been using no-name yellow film capacitors to replace paper caps for many years now and the failure rate has been close to zero. I've bought them from Bob Piekarz (http://www.radioantiques.com) and at Kutztown meets from DVHRC to help support the club that puts on the Kutztown meets. I think the next time I need some, I'll purchase from Sal Brisindi (Sal's Capacitor Corner, http://www.tuberadios.com/capacitors ).
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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
