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by Wurlitzer_1800
Thu Jan 03, 2013 7:24 pm
Forum: Vintage radios
Topic: Capacitor replacement question
Replies: 3
Views: 1850

Re: Capacitor replacement question

Thanks Rich, I'll use them both.
by Wurlitzer_1800
Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:44 pm
Forum: Vintage radios
Topic: Capacitor replacement question
Replies: 3
Views: 1850

Capacitor replacement question

Hi guys, I'm restoring a couple of old radios and I have to replace the multi section cardbord electrolytic capacitors. I couldnt find the same value caps. Can I replace a 50uf, 50uf 150V with a 47uf, 47uf 160v? And also can I replace a 80uf, 40uf, 150v with a 80uf, 47uf 160v? I know you can go high...
by Wurlitzer_1800
Tue Aug 21, 2012 3:23 pm
Forum: Jukeboxes
Topic: Wurlitzer 1800 issue
Replies: 3
Views: 786

Re: Wurlitzer 1800 issue

Thanks for the reply Rich. All of the contacts have been cleaned. This actually fixed a different issue that I had. The credits are still being cancelled right away. Is there anyway to test the relays or latch solenoids to see if they are the problem? I have a multi-meter. Thanks
by Wurlitzer_1800
Wed Jun 20, 2012 4:47 pm
Forum: Jukeboxes
Topic: Wurlitzer 1800 issue
Replies: 3
Views: 786

Wurlitzer 1800 issue

Ive recently taken my 1800 apart and cleaned it. When I first tried it, the latch solenoid fired repeatedly like a machine gun. I didnt notice that the latch solenoid resistor had become unattached at one end. I'm not very electrically/mechanically inclined btw. Ive since taken a wire and wrapped it...
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