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Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 1:53:35 PM on 16 July 2012.
	JakeTheMuSS Location: Brisbane, QLD Member since 16 July 2012 Member #: 1185 Postcount: 14
Hey Guys, I need to replace them in this radio. Do you guys know what I need to purchase to replace them? Please see attached pictures. Cheers, Jake

Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 3:58:48 PM on 16 July 2012.
	GTC Location: Sydney, NSW Member since 28 January 2011 Member #: 823 Postcount: 6686
Please see attached pictures. I see no pictures ... in either of your duplicate posts. This forum doesn't provide the means to attach pictures as such. You can either load them onto a hosting site like Photobucket or Flickr and post the links here, or email them to the administrator as per item #6 in the instructions under the Quick Reply heading below the last post in each thread. I don't have any data on a Hotpoint P65, but I have quite a bit on the Hotpoint P64, which looks like this: Please check that model number again and confirm that it is P65.

Return to top of page · Post #: 3 · Written at 10:39:07 AM on 17 July 2012.
	JakeTheMuSS Location: Brisbane, QLD Member since 16 July 2012 Member #: 1185 Postcount: 14
Thanks for the reply GTC. I did sent the admin pics yesterday but I might just host them myself and reply with links. Model def the P65 which is on the back plate. Has the clock/alarm in the middle. Links - Image Link Image Link Image Link Image Link Cheers, Jake

Return to top of page · Post #: 4 · Written at 5:23:43 PM on 17 July 2012.
	GTC Location: Sydney, NSW Member since 28 January 2011 Member #: 823 Postcount: 6686
I still don't recognise any P65 model, so cannot provide circuit data. The only Hotpoint/AGE set with clock that I am familiar with is P64MEQ or P64MEC: A photo of the front of yours would be helpful. It may be an uncommon variant of the P64 series.

Return to top of page · Post #: 5 · Written at 8:27:22 PM on 17 July 2012.
	Marcc Location: Wangaratta, VIC Member since 21 February 2009 Member #: 438 Postcount: 5254
It is not unlikely that the unit was built by AWA and like Bandmaster. May show up in their literature with an AWA number. Marc

Return to top of page · Post #: 6 · Written at 8:50:43 PM on 17 July 2012.
	GTC Location: Sydney, NSW Member since 28 January 2011 Member #: 823 Postcount: 6686
I had thought to check AWA, but no luck there either.

Return to top of page · Post #: 7 · Written at 10:12:18 AM on 18 July 2012.
	JakeTheMuSS Location: Brisbane, QLD Member since 16 July 2012 Member #: 1185 Postcount: 14
Here are some more pics. GTC it looks exactly like that. I could not find any info online about it. Image Link Image Link

Return to top of page · Post #: 8 · Written at 9:31:31 PM on 18 July 2012.
	GTC Location: Sydney, NSW Member since 28 January 2011 Member #: 823 Postcount: 6686
Okay, it seems you have an undocumented model, or the documentation has been lost. I'm guessing that it's close enough to the P64MEC so if you use Control Panel to unhide your email address I'll send you the P64MEC schematic and notes.

Return to top of page · Post #: 9 · Written at 7:48:10 AM on 19 July 2012.
	JakeTheMuSS Location: Brisbane, QLD Member since 16 July 2012 Member #: 1185 Postcount: 14
Ok Thanks GTC. Email is showing. Cheers, Jake

Return to top of page · Post #: 10 · Written at 1:02:11 PM on 19 July 2012.
	GTC Location: Sydney, NSW Member since 28 January 2011 Member #: 823 Postcount: 6686
Okay, sent.

Return to top of page · Post #: 11 · Written at 11:03:56 AM on 20 July 2012.
	JakeTheMuSS Location: Brisbane, QLD Member since 16 July 2012 Member #: 1185 Postcount: 14
Thanks GTC. Ok now i'm on look out for 24μF 350v caps.... but cant find anything around. Do u guys know where to buy from? Cheers, Jake

Return to top of page · Post #: 12 · Written at 11:13:52 AM on 20 July 2012.
	GTC Location: Sydney, NSW Member since 28 January 2011 Member #: 823 Postcount: 6686
With cap voltages, you can go a bit higher, but never lower. As for capacitance, old sets will usually tolerate a +/- 10% to 20% difference, so 22μF should be okay. EVATCO in QLD has 22/500 http://www.evatco.com.au/webcat1p12.htm#Sprague_Series_716

Return to top of page · Post #: 13 · Written at 11:32:12 AM on 20 July 2012.
	JakeTheMuSS Location: Brisbane, QLD Member since 16 July 2012 Member #: 1185 Postcount: 14
Hi GTC. So can I use a Polypropylene instead of an Electrolytic? Cheers, jake

Return to top of page · Post #: 14 · Written at 11:42:23 AM on 20 July 2012.
	GTC Location: Sydney, NSW Member since 28 January 2011 Member #: 823 Postcount: 6686
As they are being used to filter the DC supply, use electrolytics as per the specs. And take care to get the polarity right before soldering.

Return to top of page · Post #: 15 · Written at 8:14:35 PM on 20 July 2012.
	Marcc Location: Wangaratta, VIC Member since 21 February 2009 Member #: 438 Postcount: 5254
You can use Metalised Polypropalene (yellow 630V) to replace the paper type. I assume that has a 6X4 or similar heater rectifier, so 450V Electrolytic is okay, lower is not (as said) It may also have cathode electrolytics, they should be replaced as well. HRSA Radio Waves (current) has a photo of an AWA 461M with a clock in it. Cabinet has lots of similarities to GTC post 4. Cosmetic changes to the face. Marc

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