Crusty Caps from the 50's / 60's

[ubxf]

http://ampgarage.com/forum/files/tag_light_bulb_limiter_122_139.pdf

 

[sr1200]

ahhh thanks.  I do have a variac though that i use for just about every project, looks pretty cool though.

 

[ubxf]

i think you need both

 

[CJ]

just a few multi-can pics, 60's Ampeg Gemini 2, named after the space program, 

Mallory that hummed when i put my hand near it,

still don't know why,

maybe an internal ground problem or the way it is rolled up,

 

[CJ]

ground lead is crimped on lug, no solder,

inner foil less dried out than outer,

 

[usekgb]

just a few multi-can pics, 60's Ampeg Gemini 2, named after the space program, 

Mallory that hummed when i put my hand near it,

still don't know why,

maybe an internal ground problem or the way it is rolled up,

I ended up replacing this thing with two individual caps when I re-did my guitar player's Gemini 1.  I replaced the multi section can cap and the 470 ohm cathode resistor ( it kept blowing due to a bad power tube) as well.  Now, the hum is gone and the amp sounds great.

 

[sr1200]

Someone recommended this company for custom multi-caps. they do one offs.  http://www.hayseedhamfest.com
They're doing the 20/10/10 for the amp for around $15.  And they're doing it in a similar package to what i have now.  Im a little skeptical but this could be a great resource for this kind of thing.