[R-390] c609 replacement

Fri, 15 Aug 2003 15:28:21 -0400

Hi Wayne & list:

That's the Alien-Acid-Bleeder in the AF deck, right?

Apparently it's not critical.  I've been using the 10 mfd 35v electrolytics
from Radio Shack.  Their catalog number is 272-1013 -- 99 cents.  It's an
axial lead cap that fits easily on the board.

They also have a 10 mfd 16vdc dipped tantalum for $1.49.  This is a lower
voltage rating, but as Drew pointed out that the actual voltage the cap sees
is something like 6 volts.  I don't know that the tantalum-ness buys you
anything and the dipped/radial form-factor isn't particularly helpful.

Of course, you can use non-Radio Shack parts, and you may well have a
suitable electrolytic in your parts pile.  I just get a (small) kick that
there's still _something_ in that store that can be used in an R-390A.  The
list is shrinking.

Barry

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Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2003 9:51 PM
Subject: [R-390] c609 replacement

>     I need to replace this capacitor.   Should it be the same tantalum
type?
> Why is  this type used for this circuit is there something critical about
> it?
> Wayne
>
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