[Amps] First Power in 25 years question

[Dave Cole]

Hi John,

Thank you for the information!  I am debating if I should try and
restore it, or just sell it.  The restore process looks like a bit of
work, so I may be inclined to sell it.  I know it worked 25 years ago,
as I had it on then.  However I do not want to put power to it until I
fully understand the ramifications of that process.  It is dusty, but
otherwise looks pretty close to new, so It might make a nice addition
to teh shack here...    

If I power it, I will remove the HV filter and try and reform it
first.  THANKS for that tip!!

Dave
NK7Z



On Fri, 9 Apr 2010 09:35:23 -0400
john.brewer at us.schneider-electric.com thus spake:

> 
> I have a 6100 that was similarly brought back to life.   The major item of concern , is
> electrolytics, and in particular the HV filter caps.
> 
> If you want to play it safe, disconnect the filters and bring them up to rated voltage with a
> current limiting external supply , to see if they will form. If the leakage doesn't go down,
> you'll know it without putting your power transformer at risk.
> 
> Neat old rig, with ~200 made. Mine works well  and hope to get it driving the matching amp I
> got some years ago (B&W LPA1....it's a pair of 813's)
> 
> 73
> John K5MO
> 
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