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Micamold did not make paper capacitors that style until the 1940's so the original cap can be reinstalled. It is a true mica cap and of high quality.
Unfortunately it seems all Micamold caps are being condemned these days because of the reputation of the later paper types, which looked similar to the genuine micas.
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I think this thing is way more accurate than my Walmart DMM. :DStormlord5500 — 08:19 AM |
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Thankyou for the kind words sir.
I double checked it with my component tester and it read 2.7 ohms at .02mH.Stormlord5500 — 08:14 AM |
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Hello bridKarl,
that sounds right or maybe 8/32 .
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Well here it is. It ain't pretty, but hopefully it'll work.
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