[WyTex]

Howdy all -

Is it ok to use axial caps when rebuilding bakelight blocks?

Thanks,
Paul

[morzh]

Yes. Any caps that fit and meet the specs will do.

[WyTex]

Ok, great. Thank you. I wasn't sure if there was an increased risk of a short and had thought of using small sleeves on the wires.

Paul

[jerryhawthorne]

Paul, axial caps actually are easier to install but radial will work. I prefer axial caps as they fit easier and never found the need to sleeve them.
Jerry

[Warren]

Talking about bakelight blocks... Does anyone know the theory behind them filling the block up with that tar like stuff? I don't see any real benefit myself and it seems that it would make them get hot easier and even cost more to make them filling it with the tar like stuff. Anyone?

[jerryhawthorne]

Guessing, protecting the caps from moisture. If you look at the caps when you take them out, they are cheap, no paper or wax covering. Others may have other ideas on the tar. From an assembly standpoint, it makes sense. Bring in a "brick" with a couple caps in it and connections on the top. Faster and no need for terminal strips to hang all that stuff off. For us, very nice, when you restuff them you don't see those ugly new caps you will see in other brands.
JMHO, Jerry