- 1. [Amps] Vacuum Variable Cap Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Christensen" <w9ac@arrl.net>
- Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2021 18:47:23 -0400
- Anyone know if it's possible to rebuild a vacuum variable cap? It would require a precision break of the seals, then evacuating the air with a new seal. A cap used on my 160m transmit "T" failed a fe
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- 2. Re: [Amps] Vacuum Variable Cap Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Larry via Amps <amps@contesting.com>
- Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2021 23:33:02 +0000 (UTC)
- you could try ECONCO. they rebuild Eimac tubes. the cost would probably be more than the used value of the vacuum cap. larry Anyone know if it's possible to rebuild a vacuum variable cap? It would r
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- 3. Re: [Amps] Vacuum Variable Cap Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Alek Petkovic <vk6apk@bigpond.com>
- Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2021 07:49:32 +0800
- Dr Alex, ur4ll.net, has a 1200pF one for US$135.00 73, Alek, VK6APK Anyone know if it's possible to rebuild a vacuum variable cap? It would require a precision break of the seals, then evacuating th
- /archives//html/Amps/2021-04/msg00069.html (9,218 bytes)
- 4. Re: [Amps] Vacuum Variable Cap Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Jim <jimw7ry@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2021 18:51:33 -0500
- Probably a seal problem I would guess on a ceramic vac cap. Max gain systems is the LAST place I would by a cap from. They are very proud of them. Keep and eye on ebay or QTH.com, or here on AMPS for
- /archives//html/Amps/2021-04/msg00070.html (8,537 bytes)
- 5. Re: [Amps] Vacuum Variable Cap Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Jim <jimw7ry@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2021 18:53:40 -0500
- There you go! Thanks 73 Jim W7RY 73, Alek, VK6APK Anyone know if it's possible to rebuild a vacuum variable cap? It would require a precision break of the seals, then evacuating the air with a new se
- /archives//html/Amps/2021-04/msg00071.html (9,783 bytes)
- 6. Re: [Amps] Vacuum Variable Cap Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: "Doug Ronald" <doug@dougronald.com>
- Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:57:00 -0700
- I also am trying to sell three or more with similar ratings, and similar prices. Check http://w6dsr.com/capacitors/index.html -Doug, W6DSR Dr Alex, ur4ll.net, has a 1200pF one for US$135.00 73, Alek,
- /archives//html/Amps/2021-04/msg00072.html (10,455 bytes)
- 7. Re: [Amps] Vacuum Variable Cap Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Dighera <LDighera@att.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:45:22 -0700
- Hello Paul, I suggest you ask August (AJ) Link who has been a Jennings distributor for decades. Here's a link: https://surcom.com Surcom Associates, Inc 5674 El Camino Real, Suite K Carlsbad, CA 9200
- /archives//html/Amps/2021-04/msg00075.html (8,733 bytes)
- 8. Re: [Amps] Vacuum Variable Cap Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: "Fuqua, William L." <wlfuqu00@uky.edu>
- Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:07:44 +0000
- Rebuilding a vacuum variable is not easy. If you are checking out vacuum variables at a hamfest, pull on the shaft. If you can pull it out to any degree it is neat atmospheric pressure inside. If it
- /archives//html/Amps/2021-04/msg00076.html (13,034 bytes)
- 9. Re: [Amps] Vacuum Variable Cap Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Christensen" <w9ac@arrl.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:23:31 -0400
- Thanks to all for the feedback. Much appreciated. Paul, W9AC Rebuilding a vacuum variable is not easy. If you are checking out vacuum variables at a hamfest, pull on the shaft. If you can pull it out
- /archives//html/Amps/2021-04/msg00077.html (11,977 bytes)
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