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Offline jerryjg

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Are these Wimas Worth Anything?
« on: July 01, 2010, 09:27:46 am »
I found four old Wima Caps. Are they any good? Are they worth anything? If so, what can they be used for guitar caps?


Offline HotBluePlates

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Re: Are these Wimas Worth Anything?
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2010, 09:32:06 am »
If they don't leak, they're worth using. 2uF is a bit large for a guitar tone cap.

But they might make excellent cathode bypass caps, with the bass slightly shaved.

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Re: Are these Wimas Worth Anything?
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2010, 11:01:50 am »
CDE (Cornell-Dubilier), not Wima.

Good quality, check them for leakage.

 

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Re: Are these Wimas Worth Anything?
« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2010, 07:37:40 am »
These aren't high end, expensive caps.... and one looks as if it may be leaking (lower right in pic). I'd spend the $3 or $4 for Mallorys and not have to worry about whether or not they're good.
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