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Old 13th Dec 2017, 8:17 pm   #57
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Default Re: AR88 Restoration.

I think you're right G6Tanuki, and quite possibly its those that become leaky more than the capacitors inside.

What I'm doing will mean only the plastic part of the eyelet crimp is in contact with the insulator, so should be zero chance of that.

Its a painful process considering I have 3 restuffed tubs and now have to remove and redo them, but I cant argue with the meter readings are telling me - they simply aren't good enough. A lot better than they WERE, but 3ma leakage on a new capacitor is unacceptable - especially when the part shows 0.3ma when disconnected from the tub. I'm doing this once and doing it to last.

When I tackle the next one I shan't bother with restuffing and will do as you suggest
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