Leakodenser

Radiax Ltd.; London

  • Year
  • 1925–1928 ?
  • Category
  • Radio part (not a module) 
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 370541

 Technical Specifications

  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Power type and voltage
  • No Power needed
  • Material
  • Various materials
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Leakodenser - Radiax Ltd.; London
  • Shape
  • Miscellaneous shapes - described under notes.
  • Notes
  • Leakodenser: A combined cartridge‑style condenser (capacitor) and grid‑leak (resistor) unit that integrates both components into one instantly replaceable module.

    Form factor: Cylindrical cartridge identical to Cartrodenser, with dual internal elements Grid leak values: 1.5 MΩ, 2 MΩ, or 3 MΩ
    Variants:

    • Shunt model – 2/3
    • Series model – 3/-

    Function: Provides both fixed capacitance and grid leak resistance in one compact unit Marketing claim: “Includes Shunt Gridleak and Condenser… consists of one Cartrodenser and one Cartroleak.”
    Applications: Detector and amplifier grid circuits in early valve receivers.

  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (The Wireless Constructor Nov 1925, p.108)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Gary Cowans. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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