Re capping a 72 100 watt super lead

LEXVETTE · 10-01-2009, 11:11 AM

Does anyone make a kit one could buy to re cap my 72 100 watt super ? New to forum as of today. Thanks for any help. Amp hisses like crazy and has lost its mojo. Original caps.

Mullard Man · 10-01-2009, 03:55 PM

Don't know of any kit, but I believe you need 6 50x50uf.
I did this to an early 70's Metal Panel that was very noisy. All the original caps were bulging, with one looking like it was about to break. After the cap job, the amp did sound better, with much less noise.

I personally like F&T caps. They're not the cheapest, but I believe they are the best current cap around.

F&T 50uf x 50uf @ 500V - $14.50 : MetroAmp, Amplifier Kits and Parts Online Store

Frankie · 10-01-2009, 08:25 PM

F&T is good to go! I've got 'em in my 50 watter.

MajorNut1967 · 10-01-2009, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mullard Man

Don't know of any kit, but I believe you need 6 50x50uf.
I did this to an early 70's Metal Panel that was very noisy. All the original caps were bulging, with one looking like it was about to break. After the cap job, the amp did sound better, with much less noise.

I personally like F&T caps. They're not the cheapest, but I believe they are the best current cap around.

F&T are great caps very long lasting. Here's another source for them!

F&T - Germany Radial Can Capacitor 50µFx50µF / 500V

Mullard Man · 10-02-2009, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MajorNut1967

F&T are great caps very long lasting. Here's another source for them!

F&T - Germany Radial Can Capacitor 50µFx50µF / 500V

Nice price on those.

David_Well · 10-03-2009, 08:12 AM

You can go With The ARS capacitor.
They are more insulate then F&T.
before doing this ...read the falloing line.

DISCHARGING CAPACITORS - the filter capacitors in an amp will retain a charge for quite some time after the amp is shut off and unplugged. It is a good idea to make sure your amp is safe to work on. My personal preference is to take a wire with an INSULATED alligator clip on each end. Clip one end to a good ground point, and the other to one of the plate leads for the first stage preamp tube. Another method would be to put a 100k, 5 or more watt resistor in line of these 2 clips and put one end first to ground, then the other to the filter caps themselves. NEVER SHORT THEM OUT DIRECTLY!

Take care
Dave

10-01-2009, 11:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
LEXVETTE Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	Re capping a 72 100 watt super lead Does anyone make a kit one could buy to re cap my 72 100 watt super ? New to forum as of today. Thanks for any help. Amp hisses like crazy and has lost its mojo. Original caps. Last edited by LEXVETTE; 10-01-2009 at 03:21 PM.

10-01-2009, 03:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mullard Man Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 72	Re: Re capping a 72 100 watt super lead Don't know of any kit, but I believe you need 6 50x50uf. I did this to an early 70's Metal Panel that was very noisy. All the original caps were bulging, with one looking like it was about to break. After the cap job, the amp did sound better, with much less noise. I personally like F&T caps. They're not the cheapest, but I believe they are the best current cap around. F&T 50uf x 50uf @ 500V - $14.50 : MetroAmp, Amplifier Kits and Parts Online Store

10-01-2009, 08:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Frankie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 365	Re: Re capping a 72 100 watt super lead F&T is good to go! I've got 'em in my 50 watter. __________________ w w w . c o w b o y m a f i a . n e t Myspace.com \| YouTube \| Facebook

10-03-2009, 08:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
David_Well Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 67	Re: Re capping a 72 100 watt super lead You can go With The ARS capacitor. They are more insulate then F&T. before doing this ...read the falloing line. DISCHARGING CAPACITORS - the filter capacitors in an amp will retain a charge for quite some time after the amp is shut off and unplugged. It is a good idea to make sure your amp is safe to work on. My personal preference is to take a wire with an INSULATED alligator clip on each end. Clip one end to a good ground point, and the other to one of the plate leads for the first stage preamp tube. Another method would be to put a 100k, 5 or more watt resistor in line of these 2 clips and put one end first to ground, then the other to the filter caps themselves. NEVER SHORT THEM OUT DIRECTLY! Take care Dave

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