EMRR Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 My understanding is that it's a problem over a certain threshold, not a problem for the average non-commerical end user. I took ownership of a 1948 Collins broadcast mixer once that had been full of bathtub oil caps. Someone had got the bright idea that they had a hazmat situation on their hands, and cut them all out, took them for proper disposal, and were turned away because "they didn't have enough"(!). So the box of caps ended up back with the console, none leaking, those I've measured test fine for C and DC leakage. I have another of those consoles with all the original oil caps, and everything works fine. So, it really depends. The bigger ones in PSU's under heavy current seem to be the ones I find leaking, and there generally from prolonged heat, evident from potting compound running out of adjacent transformers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Ah the days of PCB's in speakers, the three martini lunch and unfiltered cigarettes. My bet is that the modern equivalent of big unknown dangers is going to be cell phones, wireless networks, and preparred foods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted August 18, 2012 Moderators Share Posted August 18, 2012 I changed my mind, I am going to have Bob build me a new pair and store the originals as is. Probably the best idea. [Y] A heavy duty zip lock bag might be a good idea to store the originals ? [:S] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted August 18, 2012 Moderators Share Posted August 18, 2012 Ah the days of PCB's in speakers, the three martini lunch and unfiltered cigarettes. [Y][] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuisis Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 I have a perfect place, right over my cereal shelf ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 At least your cereal will be fire retardant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuisis Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 The new ones are on there way. They should be here Wednesday. Can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuisis Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 I just installed the crossovers and listened to a few familiar cds. It seemed that the highs were more crisp, and I could hear more detail. Great work by BEC. He built a copy of a crossover from 1958. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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