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Difference in Schematic and chassis cap values?
#1

First post! Been reading for quite awhile but now need a little guidance.  My background: Retired Navy electronics type however that was 25 yrs ago.  So it has been a relearning curve.  I have retained my soldering skills thru several other hobbies over the years.
I am currently refurbing a Molorola 61-CA.  I know this is a Philco forum but I have 3 Philco's on deck.  I choose the Motorola as my first project mainly because I rx it first. lol
So I have found several cases where a cap in the chassis will have a different value than the schematic?  Do you go by the schematic? or is it a case by case situation?  On one of them the cap in place was a different manufacture so I am going to assume someone repaired and that was what they had.  In that case I will go with the schematic.  But for the ones that appear original but don't match is my question I guess.  Thank you for your time and help in advance.  I am enjoying the process so far and am looking fwd to getting to the Philco's.  My favorite I think will be my 610B.  I listen to SW often so this will be a treat I think.
Tt
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#2

I have seen an audio site that basically says that the bigger a cap is, the better. Not true, except occasionally, but in audio circuits, bypass and just about anything that ISN'T tuned, reasonably bigger is OK. It is generally advised not to go smaller. AGAIN this does not apply to tuned circuits. So if you have a choice between a .05 cap and a .047 - don't worry about it. If the bypass cap is .33 and all you have is a .5, that is OK too.

So unless it is an IF or tuned RF circuit, it isn't a big deal.

Filters in the power supply usually benefit by some increase in capacity. But never exceed the rating on your rectifier/first filter. Putting a 100uf where an 8uf was might as well be a short.

Also keep in mind that the rating on old caps is often +80%/-20%, which demonstrates the generally acceptable range. Modern caps are usually right on value (but electrolytics can change over time).

OH, before I forget - again - HI and Welcome

P.S. Don't reduce the voltage rating. If you can (especially in electrolytics) use as high a working- voltage cap as you can find/afford. It will last much longer. Also, always go with 105 deg caps if you can.

"I just might turn into smoke, but I feel fine"
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#3

Welcome to the Phorum!
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#4

Thank you for the guide lines Phlogiston. That info will help greatly.  And cheers to you too Bob.  One of my other hobbies is Homebrewing, so I will have a beer for you guys.  What would you prefer?  I have Stouts, Porters, Cream ALe, IRish Red, Ginger Beer (like when we were youngins but with 5% ABV), Belgians of several kinds.  Anyway Cheers! Darn no beer Emoles (sp)
Tt
#5

(05-02-2018, 12:58 PM)harleythatcher Wrote:  Darn no beer Emoles (sp)

ah...but there is.... Icon_biggrin click on the [get more] in the "smilies" box....

Beerchug
#6

Quote:So I have found several cases where a cap in the chassis will have a different value than the schematic?  Do you go by the schematic?

If the cap in question is original then go by the ratings. The schematic may be an update, or not, use the schematic value when the installed cap to be replaced is clearly a replacement and not OEM...

YMMV

Chas

Pliny the younger
“nihil novum nihil varium nihil quod non semel spectasse sufficiat”
#7

- - or the schematic may be wrong. Just found that a few times on a McMurdo Silver V.

"I just might turn into smoke, but I feel fine"
http://www.russoldradios.com/
#8

...Or the parts list is different than what's listed on the schematics. Saw that one a few times on the last couple of radios I've done...
#9

Schematic errors are not unusual, although some manufacturers like Philco seem to have more then others, such as places where two lines connect where they do not, or not connect on the schematic when they should. An example is the Philco model 18 or 118, the driver tube is shown connected as a pentode, but in the real sets it is a triode connected pentode driving a pair of triode connected pentodes. I think that the people in the drafting department became confused at times, too many revisions, too many code numbers, etc. On parts lists of all makes it isn't unusual to put the decimal in the wrong place, listing something like a .005 as a .05 uf or something like that.
Regards
Arran




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