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Old 14th Jul 2017, 7:03 pm   #18
stuboy57
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Default Re: Cossor Melody Maker 494 A.C. Valve radio

Started replacing the capacitors today, started with the 3 off 0.1 mfd ones C10, C11, C18 on the trader sheet, thought I would plug the radio in just to see what was happening, so plugged it in via my lamp limiter, the 100 watt bulb was dimly lit, all I have at the moment after replacing the 3 capacitors is a hum which increases with the volume knob, all the valves vary in hotness, but the big can is cold and the hum reduces when I touch it.....is this progress in the right direction?, I waiting for the other capacitors to arrive so I can replace them as well (ordered the wrong ones 1st time round), also where can I get the small replacement plugs that go on the speaker and aerial sockets? another question what else can I check using my multimeter?
sorry for the silly questions but it's all new to me and I'm really enjoying it...thanks in advance...all help appriciated
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