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4th of July in 555 2nd IF can
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04-27-2014, 04:45 PM
So I recapped my 555 today and put her back together. Brought her up and then i see sparks coming from the 2nf IF can. It was only a second when I bumped the chassis and then it stopped so I am a bit confused.
Does this mean that there is a short in the can? I tapped the can again and more sparks. she is unhooked till this is figured out.
Could this be the result of a short? the dial lamps are on but thats it. the tubes are all new and were tested.

Did I screw up the recapping?

Where should I start looking?

Any help is appreciated.

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4th of July in 555 2nd IF can - by OldRestorer - 04-27-2014, 04:45 PM
RE: 4th of July in 555 2nd IF can - by Warren - 04-27-2014, 05:49 PM
RE: 4th of July in 555 2nd IF can - by TA Forbes - 04-27-2014, 08:38 PM
RE: 4th of July in 555 2nd IF can - by morzh - 04-27-2014, 08:46 PM
RE: 4th of July in 555 2nd IF can - by codefox1 - 04-28-2014, 06:57 PM
RE: 4th of July in 555 2nd IF can - by Mondial - 04-30-2014, 12:46 PM
RE: 4th of July in 555 2nd IF can - by codefox1 - 04-30-2014, 01:34 PM
RE: 4th of July in 555 2nd IF can - by Raleigh - 05-05-2014, 08:36 PM



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