[Test-Equipment] Sprague TO-6A question

[Ken Kaplan]

Howie,

Normally I'd say I agree - 50K means 50,000 ohms. The meter on a Sprague 
TO-6 states the range is megohms and the range is from about 250 to 
100,000. So in this case, 50K means 50K megohms or 50 gigohms (I think). 
Then again, I could be wrong (1st time this year).

I was going to sell the cap on eBay to a hungry audiophile for big bucks 
but I'd hate myself in the morning. I'm pulling BBOD's from a 
Hallicrafters SX-100. When I'm finished, I'll give you pick of the 
litter (if ya catch my drift).

Ken

Howie wrote:
> If you mean 50k with a vtvm or vom,that thing was leaking like a sieve!
>
> I want that cap please?
>
> I`m repairing a cap checker and don`t have a leaky cap.
>
> Anyone have a shorted Electrolytic I could have?
>
> 50k means 50,000 ohms.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ken Kaplan" <krkaplan at cox.net>
> To: "Discussion of Electronic Test Equipment" 
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> Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 3:37 PM
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>
>> Yes, I checked the old C16. It measures 50K which I think means 50K
>> megohms or 50 gigohms. Seems like enough but I guess not for the
>> circuit. The new replacement indicates infinity. I know the other tests
>> are not of much value but I wanted to gather as much info as I could. My
>> new replacements are Mallory metalized polyester. You think polyethylene
>> film would be better?
>>
>> Ken