Help me identify the model - Page 2 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

WaveyDipole · 10th Oct 2014, 3:33 pm

Girish, in principle, all the types of capacitor you have shown in the picture will work. However I did a little research on those Alcon paper types you have. I found that Alcon are a manufacturer of electrolytic and film capacitors (IGBT snubbers to be precise) but I found no mention of paper, which leads me to believe these may be 'new old stock'.

I'm sure other members can advise, but personally, I would be hesitant to use 'new old stock' paper capacitors as a replacement for the wax covered or plastic molded paper ones that we normally replace on sight anyway. I stand to be corrected though.

10th Oct 2014, 3:33 pm	#21
WaveyDipole Nonode Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Leicester, UK Posts: 2,535	Re: Help me identify the model Girish, in principle, all the types of capacitor you have shown in the picture will work. However I did a little research on those Alcon paper types you have. I found that Alcon are a manufacturer of electrolytic and film capacitors (IGBT snubbers to be precise) but I found no mention of paper, which leads me to believe these may be 'new old stock'. I'm sure other members can advise, but personally, I would be hesitant to use 'new old stock' paper capacitors as a replacement for the wax covered or plastic molded paper ones that we normally replace on sight anyway. I stand to be corrected though.