What’s Inside An Old (50+Years) Oil & Paper Capacitor

What’s Inside An Old (50 Years) Oil & Paper Capacitor? - Unveiling the Secrets of Vintage Electronics In this exciting new episode, we’re venturing into the realm of vintage electronics, specifically focusing on an old (50 years) oil & paper capacitor. This video will give you an in-depth look at the internal components and the design of this antique piece of technology. Join us on this journey as we dissect and analyze this classic capacitor. Whether you’re an electronics hobbyist, a technology enthusiast, or just someone with a keen interest in understanding how things work, this video will offer a captivating exploration into the world of vintage electronics. These dual caps (20uFx2) are from my 1960’s Gibson GA-5T Skylark vacuum tube guitar amplifier that I am in the process of restoring. These old caps will be replaced with a single JJ Can Cap @ 40x1 and 20x3. These replacement can caps are available from for about $20. ************************************************************************* *Help this channel thrive at NO EXTRA COST TO YOU. If you shop on * *Amazon, please use this link: * *I will get a small commission and it costs you nothing. * ************************************************************************* HEY YOU ABOUT TO POST SOMETHING INSENSITIVE: Yes, I know my hands are large/fat. It’s due to a heart condition I have called Congestive Heart Failure. Here’s a link to some information about CHF: It causes fluid retention, mostly in the hands, feet/ankles, and face.. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support learnelectronics: Amazon Store: If you’re shopping for electronic components, test gear or consumables, consider visiting my Amazon shop @ Patreon: Please check out and pledge a dollar if you can. It helps keep the channel alive. The cost of buying items and producing these videos can add up, and your support is appreciated. Paypal: you’d like to send a one-time donation, you can use this link: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gear I use: 3D Printer: Elegoo Neptune4 Pro Capacitor Tester: AstroAI Digital Multimeter Soldering Iron: Weller WE1010NA #VintageElectronics #CapacitorDissection #OilPaperCapacitor #TechEnthusiast #ElectronicsHobby #DIYProjects #Learnelectronics #TechLifestyle #VintageCapacitor #50YearsOld