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Alf Fisher · 9th Jun 2019, 9:06 am

Hi Mike,
Thanks for the tip.

As you say electrolytics are always suspect especially when they have been in there for 20 years.
I had a similar experience years ago with a Grundig sky box that lost many channels. I found a company selling a kit of replacement electrolytics that were 105 degree rated and a bit higher voltage than the originals that in many cases had bulging ends!

I'll try replacing the electrolytics as a cheap solution as I've probably already got them in stock! Failing that a new PCB isnt too expensive.

Cheers,
Alf

9th Jun 2019, 9:06 am	#3
Alf Fisher Hexode Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Potton, Bedfordshire, UK. Posts: 293	Re: Kenwood TT880 Toaster Hi Mike, Thanks for the tip. As you say electrolytics are always suspect especially when they have been in there for 20 years. I had a similar experience years ago with a Grundig sky box that lost many channels. I found a company selling a kit of replacement electrolytics that were 105 degree rated and a bit higher voltage than the originals that in many cases had bulging ends! I'll try replacing the electrolytics as a cheap solution as I've probably already got them in stock! Failing that a new PCB isnt too expensive. Cheers, Alf