[Milsurplus] BC-342N PS Question

[Mike Hanz]

As long as you are using the original rectifier tube, you have a 
built-in inrush limiter, Mark.  20uF is well within the tolerances for 
such caps and should be no problem. 

73,
Mike  KC4TOS

Mark K3MSB wrote:
> I need to replace the dual 8 uF caps in the power supply.  I read (can't
> remember where now) that if hum still exists with the new 8 uF caps,  use 16
> uF each.  That's been shown to clear it up.   So. of 16 uF caps aren't a
> problem...
>
> The parts box is lacking 8 or 16 uF caps,  but has a good stash of 20uF
> caps.   Do you think there would be any problems using them?    I'm a bit
> concerned about increased inrush current,  but figured I could add a
> themister after the bleeder resistor.