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Offline MoparWade

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Fender Capacitor Identification
« on: February 04, 2016, 04:04:16 pm »
I am reading through the list of components for the 65' Twin Reverb Reissue and despite the index at the top defining what letter codes mean what they have used two capacitor codes I cannot make much sense of. The two codes are:

CAPRE
and
CAPRF

I can see that the CAPRE are polarized capacitors but beyond that I don't know what else that means. The CAPRF I have no idea. If someone knows what type of capacitors I need for those it would be very much appreciated!
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Re: Fender Capacitor Identification
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2016, 04:35:54 pm »
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The CAPRF I have no idea.
That means nothing to me either. The important info is the voltage ratings and the capacitance values given in columns 4 and 5. And physical size and form are important if you are replacing caps on a pcb.
A schematic, layout, and hi-rez pics are very useful for troubleshooting your amp. Don't wait to be asked. JUST DO IT!

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Re: Fender Capacitor Identification
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2016, 04:45:26 pm »
Thanks. That is kind of what I was thinking was the case but wanted to make sure.
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Re: Fender Capacitor Identification
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2016, 04:56:07 pm »
Based on the voltage ratings, I'm guessing the "E" stands for electrolytic and the "F" stands for film.
Maybe the "R" is for radial. (instead of Axial)

And CAP, well, that's obvious.

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Re: Fender Capacitor Identification
« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2016, 06:08:46 pm »
That actually makes sense octal.
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