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Old 27th Feb 2018, 12:45 pm   #37
rogerdup
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Default Re: GEC BT336 possible tube change

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Originally Posted by Heatercathodeshort View Post
You will need to actually replace the original caps usually black moldseal types. They leak when they get warm. Capacitor testers tell lies.. That setting sounds fine. Hope it works. John.
Sorry to come into this discussion, but I agree. For me it's obvious to have ALL old capacitors, those glass filled with black stuff, replaced with modern ones. That apply also for all electrolytic (bias and HV). in very old sets.
Good luck John;
Roger
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