mounting components that don't have brackets

Bama Slamma · 6th January 2007, 03:04 AM

This may sound like a stupid question but I'll ask it anyway as a potential rookie amp builder. I'll probably be building a P3A amp soon. I can use L-brackets to mount the heatsinks in the case. The actual amp boards mount on the heatsink. My transformer, being an EI type, has a mounting bracket built in, simple nuts and bolts will work here. My bridge rectifier will be the chassis mount type. My big question is mounting the filter caps. I have yet to see one with a bracket or other mounting device.

Bama Slamma · 6th January 2007, 03:06 AM

I want to hard-wire the power supply as I don't know how to make PC boards and hard-wired supplies carry current better.

es44 · 6th January 2007, 03:41 AM

You almost gave the answer yourself. A google search for "capacitor brackets" gave this result as first hit:
Brackets
That's just an example. Try the "Google-trick" and take your pick

Best regards
Ebbe

XEAGLEKEEPER · 7th January 2007, 06:39 PM

Bama
you can get those capacitor brackets at Mouser,Allied or Newark. I used two large ones to mount a cluster of six. See in pix...There is also always the option of sony bond (adhesive) or RTV silicone seal...

I_Forgot · 7th January 2007, 06:54 PM

You can get creative with cap mounts. I find that silicone glue, contact cement, and even hot-melt glue work well for holding caps that aren't too large.

For bigger caps you can install a post, maybe a long standoff, and use tie-wraps to hold the caps to it.

Drill a couple holes in the box and loop tie-wraps through them and around the cap(s).

So many ways...

I_F

6th January 2007, 03:04 AM	#1
Bama Slamma diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2006	mounting components that don't have brackets This may sound like a stupid question but I'll ask it anyway as a potential rookie amp builder. I'll probably be building a P3A amp soon. I can use L-brackets to mount the heatsinks in the case. The actual amp boards mount on the heatsink. My transformer, being an EI type, has a mounting bracket built in, simple nuts and bolts will work here. My bridge rectifier will be the chassis mount type. My big question is mounting the filter caps. I have yet to see one with a bracket or other mounting device.

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6th January 2007, 03:06 AM	#2
Bama Slamma diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2006	I want to hard-wire the power supply as I don't know how to make PC boards and hard-wired supplies carry current better.

6th January 2007, 03:41 AM	#3
es44 diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Fredericia, DK	You almost gave the answer yourself. A google search for "capacitor brackets" gave this result as first hit: Brackets That's just an example. Try the "Google-trick" and take your pick Best regards Ebbe

7th January 2007, 06:54 PM	#5
I_Forgot diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, Az.	You can get creative with cap mounts. I find that silicone glue, contact cement, and even hot-melt glue work well for holding caps that aren't too large. For bigger caps you can install a post, maybe a long standoff, and use tie-wraps to hold the caps to it. Drill a couple holes in the box and loop tie-wraps through them and around the cap(s). So many ways... I_F