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I have a scruffy old Ferranti U1015 MW/LW Radio.
It doesn't work anymore after one of the old wax capacitors exploded. I need to replace 6 old capacitors... sounds simple right? maybe not and here is why.
I am not a vintage radio expert although I have plenty of experience in repairing other electronic things , repairing vintage radios is not my strong point. I'm having trouble locating the correct capacitor replacements to order. I've not been able to locate a service manual for this radio. A service manual would really help.
I have also got to think about the cost because these radios are generally not worth a great deal and my one is pretty scruffy plus I will need to make a new back for it and possibly replace or repair the torn fabric on the speaker grill so even after the repair its not going to be a top original restoration job. First thing I need to do is get it working before I do anything else with it.
There is a chance that the radio might not work after being re-capped. There could have been other damage to the set when the capacitor exploded. I don't mind chucking a tenner at it, 15 at a push but anymore than that I really don't think its worth it.
So what I need is a list of the six capacitors that I need to order.
It could make a nice looking radio for a 1940s setting. I know vintage radio are a thing in modern times but there doesn't seem to be any place to turn to for help.
It doesn't work anymore after one of the old wax capacitors exploded. I need to replace 6 old capacitors... sounds simple right? maybe not and here is why.
I am not a vintage radio expert although I have plenty of experience in repairing other electronic things , repairing vintage radios is not my strong point. I'm having trouble locating the correct capacitor replacements to order. I've not been able to locate a service manual for this radio. A service manual would really help.
I have also got to think about the cost because these radios are generally not worth a great deal and my one is pretty scruffy plus I will need to make a new back for it and possibly replace or repair the torn fabric on the speaker grill so even after the repair its not going to be a top original restoration job. First thing I need to do is get it working before I do anything else with it.
There is a chance that the radio might not work after being re-capped. There could have been other damage to the set when the capacitor exploded. I don't mind chucking a tenner at it, 15 at a push but anymore than that I really don't think its worth it.
So what I need is a list of the six capacitors that I need to order.
It could make a nice looking radio for a 1940s setting. I know vintage radio are a thing in modern times but there doesn't seem to be any place to turn to for help.