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Bonehead move i let the smoke out.
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05-13-2019, 08:59 PM
Forgot all about that capacitor that coupled B+ to the 6F6 on a rca c8-19. but i did replace it after that incident  Icon_eek  Icon_lol .
   
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05-13-2019, 09:03 PM
That's why we call it the smoke test!  The smoke doesn't do any good trapped inside anyway.
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05-13-2019, 09:05 PM
Sounds really nice now still got my windows open because that did NOT smell nice.
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05-14-2019, 01:30 PM
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.

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05-14-2019, 01:50 PM
Capacitor killers.
People who do not drink, do not smoke, do not eat red meat will one day feel really stupid lying there and dying from nothing.
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05-14-2019, 02:07 PM
Capture and bottle that smoke to use as a mosquito repellent Icon_lol
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05-14-2019, 04:13 PM
Also works on mother-in-laws and wives when one wants to be left alone on the workshops.
People who do not drink, do not smoke, do not eat red meat will one day feel really stupid lying there and dying from nothing.
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