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03-04-2012, 12:12 AM
I have never replaced any of the caps in the 70 I have, and you are right, the AK filter caps do seem to age well.
That being said, I would not challenge the set with hours of daily playing. I play mine several times a week, but limit the time.
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atwater kent model 70 filter caps - by murf - 03-03-2012, 02:36 PM
RE: atwater kent model 70 filter caps - by TA Forbes - 03-04-2012, 12:12 AM
RE: atwater kent model 70 filter caps - by Arran - 03-04-2012, 02:48 AM
RE: atwater kent model 70 filter caps - by murf - 03-04-2012, 04:36 PM
RE: atwater kent model 70 filter caps - by murf - 03-06-2012, 04:12 PM
RE: atwater kent model 70 filter caps - by Arran - 03-06-2012, 10:51 PM
RE: atwater kent model 70 filter caps - by murf - 09-03-2012, 05:08 PM



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