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DaveMc & Alan...thanks for the additional information on the ammonium phosphate and sodium borate. I was able to clean the cells out pretty much fully. I used repeated applications of hot water and a little dish detergent through the fill hole. The cap that holds the electrodes to the bottle appears to be crimped on so I did not try to force it off. There is what looks like a very large square can capacitor inside. It had a burnt label that said "igRad CONDENSER". One lead was actually burnt. I replaced that. I also replaced the crumbling power cord. I don't hold out much hope for this unit but I will give it a try (very slowly) after finding a suitable electrolyte.

Alan...thanks for looking at the old oak cabinet. It looks nice. I just have to give it a function now.