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Capacitor value for X1/Y2 bakelite replacement - Ctkid - 09-15-2025

Hello Everyone,

I got side tracked on Philco 84 restoration and am now back on it. I removed the Bakelite condensers and am in the process of replacing the capacitors. The line filter ((3793 ODG) used 2-.015 uf capacitors. I was going to replace them with an X1/Y2 safety cap and was wondering if .01 uf would work because I have those on hand. If not is there any other valus that I could use.

Thanks,
Bob

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RE: Capacitor value for X1/Y2 bakelite replacement - RodB - 09-15-2025

Yes, 0.01mfd is correct. It's the most common value and it applies to every instance that we run into. And that's regardless of the original value.

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RE: Capacitor value for X1/Y2 bakelite replacement - radiorich - 09-15-2025

Hello Bob,
Yes, just what Rod said .01ufd .
Sincerely Richard

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RE: Capacitor value for X1/Y2 bakelite replacement - Ctkid - 09-16-2025

Thanks everyone for your responses.

Regards,
Bob

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RE: Capacitor value for X1/Y2 bakelite replacement - radiorich - 09-22-2025

Hello Bob,
Good luck on your restoration !!
Sincerely Richard

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RE: Capacitor value for X1/Y2 bakelite replacement - bridkarl - 10-06-2025

Mentioned elsewhere, but these can be bought from Mouser for about 28 cents each including the new tariff fee (boo!!!) I bought a lifetime supply last week.
If you are cleaning out the block there are detailed instructions here. I use a $10 heat gun from Harbor Freight which seems to work fine

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