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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 6/7/20 11:25 AM, John Speth via
Synth-diy wrote:<br>
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<p>Hi experts,</p>
<p>I'd like to attempt hum elimination on a 1972 Wurlitzer 4027
organ. I'm pretty sure the bridge rectifier filter electrolytic
caps are aged to the point at which they don't filter so well
anymore. The power supply uses 4 inch tall multi-capacitor cans
mounted on the PS chassis with pins in the chassis and the cans
external to the chassis. All caps are employed for a total of 10
caps in three metal can packages. Are these antique parts even
available in new, recently manufactured form anymore? If so,
where?</p>
<p>There are three cans comprised of:</p>
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<li>500uF/25V x 2, 500uF/35V, and 1000uF/25V (4 caps)<br>
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<li>1000uF/25V x 2 and 5000uF/25V (3 caps)<br>
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<li>3500uF/25V and 1000 uF/25V x 2 (3 caps)<br>
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<p>Ideally, using exact replacement of new parts would be best
(and maybe costly, I fear). Non-ideally, I could wire new single
cap electrolytics but that would end up looking like a
frankenstein fix (probably work but bulky). Furthest from ideal
is buy a new current technology PS and use diodes or something
to drop the highest voltage to obtain the multitude of lower
voltages (22.5V --> 20.0V, 19.9V, 19.5V, 17V, and 10V). That
might solve the problem but any engineering miscalculation could
fry other parts of the organ.</p>
<p>Another question: There is a 0.01uF/1400V cap across the PS
transformer primary coil. What is the function of that cap?</p>
<p>Thanks, John Speth</p>
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<p>Modern electrolytics in that value/voltage range are very small
compared to the 4 inch tall cans. You probably could wire the
replacements in on the underside of the chassis. The cans can be
left in place, disconnected from the circuit, for show.</p>
<p>I've done this a few times with no problem on vintage gear that
developed power supply buzz issues.<br>
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