[AMPS] Replacing Old Tubular Paper capacitors

[Jim Bryant]

I also highly recommend Sprague "Orange-Drop" caps...

A good source for these is http://www.tubesandmore.com

Phil Clements wrote:

> I have used the orange-drop caps for years in my
> 
> restoration projects with pleasing results.
> 
>  
> 
> (((73)))
> 
> Phil, K5PC
> Subject: [AMPS] Replacing Old Tubular Paper capacitors
> 
> 
>     Hello All, I know this is a bit off topic, but I also know we have
>     alot of capacitor Guru's on board. I am refurbing an old Heathkit
>     Oscilloscope. Its time to replace all the Paper caps. Which of our
>     modern caps would be suitable replacements. I would be replacing
>     several all .1 mfd in the 200, 400 and 1200 VDC range.
> 
>     To say the least I am really confused, please set me straight.
>     Thanks in advance,  Kurt...
> 

jim
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