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04-05-2013, 09:08 PM
Arran Wrote:recommend replacing the three sections 1, 1 and 2 mf or 2-1-2mf, in that can with non polarized poly film caps rather then electrolytics.

Arran, I seem to be asking you "why" today. Icon_angel Why would the poly film caps be better, I thought you had to use electrolytics to replace electrolytics? Thanks.
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Philco cap identification - by Ronin61 - 04-03-2013, 08:34 PM
RE: Philco cap identification - by ipwizard - 04-04-2013, 01:39 AM
RE: Philco cap identification - by Ron Ramirez - 04-04-2013, 05:45 AM
RE: Philco cap identification - by ipwizard - 04-05-2013, 05:51 PM
RE: Philco cap identification - by Ronin61 - 04-05-2013, 07:24 PM
RE: Philco cap identification - by ipwizard - 04-05-2013, 07:47 PM
RE: Philco cap identification - by Arran - 04-05-2013, 08:57 PM
RE: Philco cap identification - by klondike98 - 04-05-2013, 09:08 PM
RE: Philco cap identification - by morzh - 04-05-2013, 10:39 PM
RE: Philco cap identification - by klondike98 - 04-06-2013, 09:08 AM
RE: Philco cap identification - by Ronin61 - 04-07-2013, 06:02 PM
RE: Philco cap identification - by Art Hoch - 04-08-2013, 10:06 PM
RE: Philco cap identification - by Arran - 04-08-2013, 10:33 PM



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