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B&K 600 tube tester restoration
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10-18-2016, 08:16 PM
I was recapping the Tube tester and was having some difficulty finding a 5uf 250v electrolytic capacitor. I have a 8uf 450 volt electrolytic.Is this an acceptable substitute?
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10-19-2016, 07:52 AM
It depends where it is in the circuit.

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(might be OK, depends where in circuit)

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10-19-2016, 06:51 PM
HOW about ,,JUSTRADIO,,,,,CANADA
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10-25-2016, 12:21 PM
If it really is 8uf (test it) then it will probably be fine. The tolerance on the old electrolytics was something like -30% to +80%.
Most of the high-compliance parts in old testers are marked. If it is one of these marked parts find a close match.
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