rccrasher65
Badcaps Veteran
Last Activity: 02-18-2026, 10:01 PM
Joined: 03-23-2014
Location: west mifflin
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No, at same stage as last post. I have two main filter caps to install, then test. All should be ok. I will get back to it soon, probably over X-mas. Thanks for asking. -
Well life sort of got in the way of this amp project, I have two main filter caps to install. I will then test with dim bulb tester to see what I got. I think all will be well, and we should have a perfect working amp. Fingers crossed.Leave a comment:
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Next week, I will finish up amp, test , and see what I got. Thanks all for your patience.
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No clot shot for me either, shot of jack seemed to help with my sleep. Been good for a few days now, still tired, want to get back to amp in a week or so. Not much to do but those main filter caps, then test!...Leave a comment:
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Just having a shitty time with everything g right now, must have caught covid from my eye Dr. Tested pos. 2X. It's really a pain in arse. Fever, head ache, chills, body ache, sore throat, now a dry cough. WTF
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No eye drops. He said that they will eventually fall out of my vision path, they are on the side, so I really don't notice much. Did they eventually go away with the people you know. They are extremely annoying though. I'M not to strain my eyes for a few weeks so, I'll get back to the amp soon. Just have those two caps to put in. Then test time. We need some rain over here, if ya got any extra send it my way....Leave a comment:
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No, my eye Dr. didn't give me anything for them? Said they will eventually fall out of my vision path. You ever have them? They definately suck, that's for sure....
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Well back from vacation, had a little scare with my eye's. I thought I tore my retina, thank God I didn't. Vision is all ok. I have what they call floaters, crossing my vision path. It's a pain in the ass. But should get better with time they say. I have those two caps to put in, and I'll test the amp at that point. Thanks for your patience guys.Hope you're all have a great summer so far.Leave a comment:
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Well I did not finish the cap install, got a little busy with life,and now vacation time is coming up in a few days, so I'll get back at it when we get home from our trip. I only have the other two caps,and relay to do. Then it's time For the big show. See ya in a few. ThanksLeave a comment:
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Thanks...Leave a comment:
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Yea, the ones you found are perfect, but a little pricy. $30.00 each. That's a little more than I want to spend now, but an excellent choice. I can't under stand why there are not more out there. MOUSER only had the ones I have. Who knows. I'm going to cut those blades to fit the slots in the board. I cut the leads, successfully....
Last edited by rccrasher65; 07-17-2025, 09:51 AM.Leave a comment:
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I was thinking about trimming the leads on the inside, taking about 1.5mm off each blade. That would give me the 10mm I need for the spacing. Those blades are about 4mm wide each. Leaving a good 2mm for each side. More than a regular snap in lead thickness, which is about 1.5 mm per lead. Could that be a possibility?...Leave a comment:
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Ok, thanks...Leave a comment:
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Here are the caps, new,and old. See the difference in spacing?...
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That's great news, mine is definitely a lot smaller, but well covers our needs. We are excited to have our on line soon, inspection is next. Now back to the amp. I'm running into problems, first was the wires, now it's the caps leads length, and width. I need a cap with 10mm lead length, and also that same 10mm lead spacing. I Don't want to cut the board slots to make thes caps fit. They have the 10mm length, but only 5 mm spacing. What would you do. I'm thinking about just putting the old caps back in. I'll post a pic of the two caps. See what you think....Last edited by rccrasher65; 07-16-2025, 01:15 PM.Leave a comment:
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There are 22 panels, I'm not sure of exact size maybe 38in W× 53in L. It has to be inspected, then a new meter will be installed. Then it will be turned on. Do you like yours? Is it saving you money on your electric bill?...Leave a comment:
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Well sorry for the delay, we had our solar panel array installed, a little early. Surprised us. ILL be installing the caps, probably on thurs, after that, comes the big test. Wish me luck. Thanks guys for all your patience.Leave a comment:
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There coming, give me a day or so. No hurry remember....Leave a comment:
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New caps arriving on sat, should take a day or so to install....Leave a comment:
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Yea after further, and closer examination, I can only relocate the green wire, other's will be well short, so I'm going to purchase a Kemet cap whose leads are 10mm, just like the ones I removed. They are a little pricey, but this is my amp so really no problem putting in a few extra $$$ in it. I'm not interested in selling so if I put more in it than it's worth it's ok....Leave a comment:
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