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Radio Newbie in need of some guidance for an 84
rciancia
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01-11-2015, 10:34 AM
I have an interesting problem here. When connected in the prescribed way, the 8uf Electrolytic pops when powered up.... bulge and puff of white smoke kinda stuff. I have the 8uf side connected correctly..... (+) side to to the Rectifier Tube(pin1) and GreenWhite Speaker wire, Negative side to the CenterTap.

I am using a 450v 8uf Cap.... Given the amount of voltage that can come thru here on power, I am wondering if I have to go with a 600V cap instead. Has anyone seen this before? Perhaps a bad (80) Rectifier Tube ?
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Philco 84 - by rciancia - 01-07-2015, 09:18 PM
RE: Philco 84 - by KCMike - 01-07-2015, 11:22 PM
RE: Philco 84 - by BrendaAnnD - 01-07-2015, 11:53 PM
RE: Philco 84 - by morzh - 01-08-2015, 12:36 AM
RE: Philco 84 , Negative Side of Electrolytic Caps - by rciancia - 01-11-2015, 10:34 AM



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