Hey all,

I am re-capping an antique Philco E676 Radio and cannot find a replacement 3 section capacitor. It is a 80MF 150vDC/3 section electrolytic capacitor and I attached pics below.

My question is; is there a way to wire in 2 separate capacitors in order to emulate the three section capacitor? Attached is a close up picture of the schematic where the capacitor is.

Also, since this schematic is so old, the 80MF is just 80uf correct?

Thanks for the help

 

I am sure there are more experienced folks here who will give you more information. I am unfamiliar with these caps but I would have guessed you should be able to use 3 capacitors to replace the original 3 in 1. It looks like a standard decoupling cap, so the same value cap each for A, B & C as long as the voltage rating is the same or more should work.

 

Yes, you can replace the triple section capacitor with three individual capacitors.
250μF/10V
60μF/150V
80μF/150V

You don't have to match the capacitance and voltage exactly.
The capacitance can be slightly lower or higher. The voltage should be the same or higher.
Make sure that you connect the negative lead to ground.

 

Yes, you can replace the triple section capacitor with three individual capacitors.
250μF/10V
60μF/150V
80μF/150V

You don't have to match the capacitance and voltage exactly.
The capacitance can be slightly lower or higher. The voltage should be the same or higher.
Make sure that you connect the negative lead to ground.

Ok thanks I will look into some replacements then. That capital "M" in MF on the schematic is the same as uf tho correct? Maybe back in the 50's they didn't use the "u" as much? I want to make sure I'm matching the farads

 

I am sure there are more experienced folks here who will give you more information. I am unfamiliar with these caps but I would have guessed you should be able to use 3 capacitors to replace the original 3 in 1. It looks like a standard decoupling cap, so the same value cap each for A, B & C as long as the voltage rating is the same or more should work.

Cool thank you

 

Ok thanks I will look into some replacements then. That capital "M" in MF on the schematic is the same as uf tho correct? Maybe back in the 50's they didn't use the "u" as much? I want to make sure I'm matching the farads

Yes, you are correct.

 

Maybe back in the 50's they didn't use the "u" as much?

µ was established as the prefix for e-6 in 1960.

 

Thanks!