05-19-2018, 06:42 PM
Hi all,
I have recapped the 41-604. I also replaced the cord and tested the tubes.
I have neither a variac nor a dim bulb tester, so I plugged it into the wall. The bulb blew, and that was it.
After going over it again and checking all of my soldering; I now get a hum, crackling, and the smell of burning (I quickly unplugged it).
Now, back to the drawing board.
As part of this, I wanted to ask about the electrolytic. The one that came with the radio was clearly a replacement (it was an unmarked aluminum can outside the chassis). Am I correct that my replacement should be two 22uF electrolytics with separate positives but a common negative?
Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
http://www.nostalgiaair.org/pagesbymodel...013429.pdf
I have recapped the 41-604. I also replaced the cord and tested the tubes.
I have neither a variac nor a dim bulb tester, so I plugged it into the wall. The bulb blew, and that was it.
After going over it again and checking all of my soldering; I now get a hum, crackling, and the smell of burning (I quickly unplugged it).
Now, back to the drawing board.
As part of this, I wanted to ask about the electrolytic. The one that came with the radio was clearly a replacement (it was an unmarked aluminum can outside the chassis). Am I correct that my replacement should be two 22uF electrolytics with separate positives but a common negative?
Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
http://www.nostalgiaair.org/pagesbymodel...013429.pdf
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