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Old 09-15-2007, 05:27 PM   #1
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univolt capacitors

we have a 1973 tradewinds and i found that the capacitors were not connected and i need to see if anyone has a schematic or can tell me proper size and sequence they should be in.
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We had an original univolt on our 74 with capacitors - this technology is OLD and not kind to the batteries - best advice - update with a 3 stage charger/converter such as intellipower!
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Old 09-15-2007, 06:55 PM   #3
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I checked into new capacitors. They are available. I think they run about $50.
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