Philco 38-7CS...I think

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Bob Andersen
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06-03-2014, 03:13 PM

I get about 10uF (9.53uF to be exact) for a 32 volt drop using the spreadsheet at the bottom on this page: http://www.vintage-radio.com/repair-rest...calcs.html

I like to use polypropylene motor run capacitors which are designed to have AC current running through them.

Here's one from Digi-key
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en...ND/2330457

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Philco 38-7CS...I think - by neali - 06-02-2014, 08:46 PM

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