Philips Superinductance coilcans. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Darren-UK · 28th Aug 2007, 4:23 pm

Could somebody please confirm that the cans as per title were made from copper and not brass ?

This is in connection with a thread I'm archiving wherein some confusion exists.

Thanks in advance.

Sean Williams · 28th Aug 2007, 5:47 pm

The one I had were made of copper

Sideband · 28th Aug 2007, 5:56 pm

They certainly look copper in my set. Brass has a more yellow colour.

Rich.

Mike Phelan · 29th Aug 2007, 8:28 am

... and is slightly less efficient as a screen.

28th Aug 2007, 4:23 pm	#1
Darren-UK Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 4,061	Philips Superinductance coilcans. Could somebody please confirm that the cans as per title were made from copper and not brass ? This is in connection with a thread I'm archiving wherein some confusion exists. Thanks in advance.

28th Aug 2007, 5:47 pm	#2
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28th Aug 2007, 5:56 pm	#3
Sideband Dekatron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Croydon, Surrey, UK. Posts: 7,577	Re: Philips Superinductance coilcans. They certainly look copper in my set. Brass has a more yellow colour. Rich. __________________ There are lots of brilliant keyboard players and then there is Rick Wakeman.....

29th Aug 2007, 8:28 am	#4
Mike Phelan Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Near Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 4,609	Re: Philips Superinductance coilcans. ... and is slightly less efficient as a screen. __________________ Mike.