Bonehead move i let the smoke out. - Printable Version
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Bonehead move i let the smoke out. - jake wells - 05-13-2019
Forgot all about that capacitor that coupled B+ to the 6F6 on a rca c8-19. but i did replace it after that incident
.RE: Bonehead move i let the smoke out. - rfeenstra - 05-13-2019
That's why we call it the smoke test! The smoke doesn't do any good trapped inside anyway.
RE: Bonehead move i let the smoke out. - jake wells - 05-13-2019
Sounds really nice now still got my windows open because that did NOT smell nice.
RE: Bonehead move i let the smoke out. - OldRestorer - 05-14-2019
I unfortunately did this with a Philco 41-608. I was testing the BOL and the person said they replaced the Ecaps but it smoked out bad and bellowed this hot stinky mess. I think the Trans is fried unfortunately but I have another.
RE: Bonehead move i let the smoke out. - morzh - 05-14-2019
Capacitor killers.
RE: Bonehead move i let the smoke out. - Eliot Ness - 05-14-2019
Capture and bottle that smoke to use as a mosquito repellent
RE: Bonehead move i let the smoke out. - morzh - 05-14-2019
Also works on mother-in-laws and wives when one wants to be left alone on the workshops.