How do I know if a speaker needs a new electrolytic capacitor?
All of the Ionovac speakers are well over 40 years old by now. I would suggest that you replace all of the electrolytic capacitors if they havent already been replaced recently. The signs of a bad electrolytic can be as subtle as poor performance or as final as blowing fuses or preventing plasma ignition. One way to easily tell is to sub in a good capacitor and see if anything changes. Its best to use test equipment and measure the DC and AC voltage changes while you do this but I realize that not all owners are familiar with or own electronic test equipment. Q: My speaker isnt working. Whats wrong with it? A: This is a lot like asking; My car wont start, why not? It could be a lot of things from bad capacitors, bad tube, open interlock switch, loose plate clip or a long list of problems. Q: I think the modulation transformer in my speaker is bad. Do you have replacement transformers for sale? A: We only offer parts that are not available anywhere else. We would like to help but we jus
