[Possible Spam] [Boatanchors] Leaking caps.

[Brian Goldsmith]

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From: hoopmonk at snet.net


I just got around to looking over a T-23 / ARC-5 that I picked up at a
hamfest a while back. There are several electrolytic cans mounted on the
bottom of the transmitter. one of them, a .05 MFD, is leaking some greenish
black goo. As I don't know what they put in these some 65 years ago, I don't
know if I touch it if my fingers will be even more worthless than they are
now. Is there any cause for concern with this stuff? PCP's? etc.

****** The capacitors you refer to are oil filled paper and are not
electrolytic types.The oil will certainly be PCB type although a pair of
latex gloves will protect your hands while you remove the goo with a
solvent.You can also gut the old cans and stuff them with modern polyester
type capacitors.

Brian Goldsmith.