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Philco 20 Big Can Question
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11-09-2021, 10:34 AM
I rebuilt a model 20 about 10 years ago. In my instance the can, when unbolted, had enough slack to pull it far enough away to unsolder the wiring inside the can. I propped my cap block over a large metal coffee can then put it about 18 inches in front of my garage torpedo heater. The guts fell out in one piece after about 5 minutes. A heat gun can also be used, but the heater is quicker. Take care, and BE HEALTHY! Gary

P.S. I re-built the can to original specs as close as possible using film caps rated 630 volt.
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Philco 20 Big Can Question - by wabr101 - 11-09-2021, 02:08 AM
RE: Philco 20 Big Can Question - by ducretet - 11-09-2021, 03:55 AM
RE: Philco 20 Big Can Question - by wabr101 - 11-09-2021, 10:30 AM
RE: Philco 20 Big Can Question - by GarySP - 11-09-2021, 10:34 AM
RE: Philco 20 Big Can Question - by rfeenstra - 11-09-2021, 10:43 AM
RE: Philco 20 Big Can Question - by morzh - 11-09-2021, 08:30 PM
RE: Philco 20 Big Can Question - by rfeenstra - 11-09-2021, 09:34 PM
RE: Philco 20 Big Can Question - by morzh - 11-09-2021, 10:15 PM
RE: Philco 20 Big Can Question - by rfeenstra - 11-09-2021, 10:21 PM
RE: Philco 20 Big Can Question - by radiorich - 11-10-2021, 01:16 AM



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