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Hello - I have a question in regards to replacing electrolytic capacitors. I am working on a B&K model 1076 television analyst that contains many electrolytic capacitors. They are particularly abundant on the circuit boards surrounding the flying spot scanner. I am looking to replace the capacitors; however, I only have polypropylene capacitors. Is it ok to replace electrolytic capacitors with polypropylene capacitors of the same rating and value?
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Usually yes. If size is not an issue.
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hello Haydenp,
As morzh "Usually yes. If size is not an issue."
If you have them I would go ahead and use them . lately in some my sets that I plan to keep I have been using them too.
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Since this unit was made in the tube era there should be enough room, Panasonic has a nice series of large value film caps, I think they are even fused in case something goes to short. Motor run caps are also an option.
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Motor run caps are ideal. Except, they are very expensive.
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Hello Arran ,
yes I use the panasonice capacitors !
Sincerely Richard
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