[Heathkit] Restuffed caps

[john]

I've been doing this too, for special radios. Kinda fun, and not hard at all...

John K5MO


At 07:45 AM 8/1/2005, GBrown wrote:



> > Just for the fun of it, I tried restuffing some paper caps yesterday. I
>was
> > successful in removing the innards, inserting a Mylar and sealing the cap
> > with wax. These units look like original. Would there be any interest out
> > there in the diehard, keep it original restorer to purchase restuffed
>caps.
> > The process takes awhile and I figure each cap at about $1.50/each.
> > What's your thoughts?
> > I mite mention that even the lower voltage covering that says 200 or 400
> > volts would still have the 630 volt cap inside. Only other thing is the
> > axial leads are just a tad bit smaller in diameter than originals.
> > Regards,
> > Gary...WZ1M
> >
>
>
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