- 1. [AMPS] Reforming PS caps (score: 1)
- Author: kb7ww@chatusa.com (KB7WW Art Moe)
- Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000 17:52:40 -0700
- I would like to reform the PS caps in an old Swan Amp that has not been turned on for over 10 years. I have a few questions before I start. I will be using an old Eico Cap tester but the eye tube no
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- 2. [AMPS] Reforming PS caps (score: 1)
- Author: 2@vc.net (measures)
- Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000 18:49:59 -0700
- Depends on how long current is applied. Give the old caps lots of cooling air and time outs as they reform. The enemy is heat buildup. A few hundred uA at room temp. cheers, Art - Rich..., 805.386.3
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- 3. [AMPS] Reforming PS caps (score: 1)
- Author: phil@vaxxine.com (Phil (VA3UX))
- Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000 21:48:01 -0400
- The Mallory manual I have says no higher than 10 ma during re-forming but when I've done this I've usually limited it to 2 or 3 ma. Turn up the voltage until the current hits 2 or 3 ma. Wait for it t
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