[Boatanchors] peter dahl 5V4 ss replacement

[RKofler at aol.com]

I use the Weber Copper Caps in my vintage equipment because the current 
inrush problem is addressed. The advantage of solid state rectifiers, to me, is 
that they allow the power transformers to run cooler because the 5V winding is no 
longer in use. No mods to the equipment is necessary, so that if I or a 
future owner decides that authenticity is important, simply unplug the Copper Cap 
and plug the tube back in.

When I recap a piece of vintage equipment, I routinely install a small inrush 
limiter in series with the AC line cord. I don't have the specs on these, but 
a seller on that auction place has them available inexpensively. They are 
slightly larger than a ceramic disc capacitor. They help to cut down the 
transformer "thud" when you switch the power on.

Roger
K7DDG