Capacitor source ?

9/13/2007 9:52:12 PMBill J.

After my last radio redo, I'm running low on caps. I used to pick them up at shows or buy from Everett Hoard in North Dakota - but he's been threatening to quit for years and I don't know if he's still in the business. Who currently has the best deals and good service? All recommendations welcomed. Thanks

9/13/2007 11:58:10 PMCarl T

:After my last radio redo, I'm running low on caps. I used to pick them up at shows or buy from Everett Hoard in North Dakota - but he's been threatening to quit for years and I don't know if he's still in the business. Who currently has the best deals and good service? All recommendations welcomed. Thanks

Bill,
I buy most of my caps from Mouser.com
Another source with a good selection is justradios.com
Carl T

9/14/2007 12:00:17 AMPeter G. Balazsy

I use Dave at www.justradios.com
He has the best all around prices ... and offers groups or kits as well as loose one at a time.. $15 minimum.

I have bought all ways.The BEST bargains he has there are the GREEN dipped Mylar caps... they are great quality and best prices.
http://www.justradios.com/MYLARcapacitors.html

9/14/2007 12:40:29 AMMarv Nuce

Bill,
If you're trying to retain original looks inside, then the dot mica caps are needed, and many are available from PTOP (http//www.oldradioparts.com)If not, then dip mica caps are available from many sources as noted below. Paper/foil/wax styles are usually replaced with newer versions. Some purists even remove the old cap and save the tubular enclosure, then put the new cap inside.

marv

:After my last radio redo, I'm running low on caps. I used to pick them up at shows or buy from Everett Hoard in North Dakota - but he's been threatening to quit for years and I don't know if he's still in the business. Who currently has the best deals and good service? All recommendations welcomed. Thanks

9/14/2007 1:09:27 AMMark

Digikey.com $20 minimum Fast shipping competitive pricing

MRO

:Bill,
:If you're trying to retain original looks inside, then the dot mica caps are needed, and many are available from PTOP (http//www.oldradioparts.com)If not, then dip mica caps are available from many sources as noted below. Paper/foil/wax styles are usually replaced with newer versions. Some purists even remove the old cap and save the tubular enclosure, then put the new cap inside.
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:marv
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::After my last radio redo, I'm running low on caps. I used to pick them up at shows or buy from Everett Hoard in North Dakota - but he's been threatening to quit for years and I don't know if he's still in the business. Who currently has the best deals and good service? All recommendations welcomed. Thanks

9/14/2007 8:57:00 AMRadiodoc

Bill J.,

You may want to check out Bob's Antique Radios & Electronics at http://www.radioantiques.com. He has electrolytics, polyester caps, pilot lamps and etc. at reasonable prices and so far has shipped quickly.

Radiodoc
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:After my last radio redo, I'm running low on caps. I used to pick them up at shows or buy from Everett Hoard in North Dakota - but he's been threatening to quit for years and I don't know if he's still in the business. Who currently has the best deals and good service? All recommendations welcomed. Thanks

9/14/2007 9:17:08 AMDoug H.

:After my last radio redo, I'm running low on caps. I used to pick them up at shows or buy from Everett Hoard in North Dakota - but he's been threatening to quit for years and I don't know if he's still in the business. Who currently has the best deals and good service? All recommendations welcomed. Thanks

Try www.wjoe.com There is no minimum dollar amount to order.

9/15/2007 8:30:18 AMBill J.

Looks like everybody has a different favorite! I'll just have to jump in there and pick one - thanks for the replies...