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Philco 90 capacitor problems
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01-08-2012, 02:41 PM
etech Wrote:Kevin - I can only tell you that I used the standard yellow 630 volt film caps when I re-built those metal cans in all three of my 90's and I have not had any problems with them.

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Thanks Ed. That's what I've decided to do as well. given the fact that this set won't see everyday use, I think it will be okay.
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Philco 90 capacitor problems - by 37silverstreak - 01-03-2012, 09:33 PM
Re: Philco 90 capacitor problems - by Carl Travis - 01-03-2012, 10:17 PM
Re: Philco 90 capacitor problems - by Carl Travis - 01-04-2012, 12:28 AM
Re: Philco 90 capacitor problems - by Ron Ramirez - 01-04-2012, 05:41 AM
Re: Philco 90 capacitor problems - by etech - 01-08-2012, 01:31 PM
Re: Philco 90 capacitor problems - by 37silverstreak - 01-08-2012, 02:41 PM



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