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Solid State Amplifiers => Amplifier Discussion => Topic started by: yamahajohn on September 07, 2016, 10:20:32 AM

Title: old tube amp caps
Post by: yamahajohn on September 07, 2016, 10:20:32 AM
i have a bunch of new caps that are 130-156mfd 110-125vac if i hookup one between the 110 cord and the fuse black wire would happen ? less drain on the amp or crash and burn or should i just put it on my tablesaw motor 1/4hp ac.
Title: Re: old tube amp caps
Post by: Enzo on September 07, 2016, 02:55:47 PM
Um... what are you planning to accomplish?

You wouldn't put one of those motor caps in series with anything other than say a motor winding, and only then as appropriate.  By appropriate I mean a motor designed to have a run cap.
Title: Re: old tube amp caps
Post by: yamahajohn on September 07, 2016, 07:55:55 PM
sorry it was a bad brainwave i guess i was thinking of them crunchfields caps you put on your stearo in the car so when ya turn it up the lights wont dim so i was thinking put it in my amp so it will or wont draw much well thanks for your reply im going back to the books.