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Philco 38-7 Electrolytics replacement
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06-14-2026, 03:51 PM
Larry,

Cautionary note. If they are not Y1 or Y2 rated Safety Caps they may short if they fail. This results in unpleasant odors emanating and unwanted fireworks. Safety caps are called this because they fail open.
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Philco 38-7 Electrolytics replacement - by LarryD - 06-13-2026, 11:13 AM
RE: Philco 38-7 Electrolytics replacement - by RodB - 06-14-2026, 03:51 PM



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