Cap Talk....

[Tubejunke]

Since my 58 Zenith has no vertical sweep with a hum for sound I am going to go ahead and replace most if not all caps. I always suspect the multi section cans for causing a lot of problems. I guess this is really based on the fact that so many functions are performed within one unit. Is it a better idea to knock those out first. I know many will say replace them all but this is not always necessary. I guess I'm asking if the "cans" go bad more frequently than the smaller ones. I have about 7 caps with values like .1, .047, ect. They are white in color and are not covered in wax like others I have dealt with. I feel stupid for not being sure what they are made of. I feel like they are going to be paper. I only saw one "black beauty" and thats a plus. Acouple of orange drops are the only evidence I have found that the TV ever had much use. I'm pretty sure orange drops are post 1958.