Yesterday I picked up a couple of multi-section air variables that I hope
to possibly use (one of them) in my amp which is being rebuilt. The old
load C has significant arc marks.
Anyhow, one of the caps is a rather large 4 section device. It has what
looks like more than adequate spacing. I figure that I can calculate the
capacitance range of each section by resonanting it with a known inductor
at each end of the range. Each section also has mica trim caps on it for
finer adjustment. Hopefully, the range will be good for my 4-1000A.
Anyhow, the cap is REALLY dirty. It's got tons of dust and crud in its
housing that for obvious reasons I want to remove. So, what's the best
way? Can it be soaked in soap and water, etc?
Thanks,
Jon
KE9NA
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Jon Ogden
jono@webspun.com
www.qsl.net/ke9na
"A life lived in fear is a life half lived."
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