Cheap capacitors?

[Christian]

Does anyone know where to get cheap caps?
preferably 10 000 micrF+

Best Regards,
Christian

 

[walker]

Christian, what is your location? I know where to get cheap caps in Australia but that probably won't help you. Mind you with the current exchange rate...
Regards WALKER

 

[griff]

where are the cheap oz caps?

 

[walker]

WES Components are about the cheapest that I know of.
They sell Jamicon caps at good prices. I have tested many brands of capacitor for ESR, noise, capacity, dielectric strength and listened to them in circuit and have found the Jamicon products to perform well.
I know that others prefer to pay more for their electros, I suggest you give them a try for your self.
Regards WALKER

 

[tvi]

<a href="http://www.jkelectronics.com.au/electrocapa.html">jkelectronics.com</a>
Factory 26/41-49 Norcal Road,
Nunawading, Victoria 3131,
Australia
<hr width="95%" align=center>5000 MF, 55V, +105Deg
Siemens/SIKOREL
A$25 +GST
<hr width="95%" align=center>6800 MF, 63V, +105Deg
SIC-SAFCO/FELSIC
100Hz, 12.2A at 105degC
A$ 45 +GST
<hr width="95%" align=center>

<a href="http://www.vorlac.com.au/">Rockby Electronics</a> monthly specials can be very good, but you have to get in early
I found some approx 300VA C-core transformers with interwinding screen for A$25 ea, (none left now) the manufacturer quoted A$120-150ea.
And they do alot of mail order.


Regards
James

 

[Sidney]

Whilst putting together a low budget Rod Elliott DoZ prototype I found a great surplus store locally here in North Atlanta that has all kinds of goodies. Austin Electronics currently has Mallory 5000uF 50V caps for $1 each. Lloyd Carver is the owner at (770) 449-8697.

 

[Fin]

Which series

Hi Walker

Which series of Jamicons have you tried? The local electronics store near Brisbane only has KD series, but I can't find any info on them.

Regards

Fin

 

[walker]

Jamicon Capacitors

I have used EXR and TKR series capacitors (both 105 degC) and can recommend them both. My supplier is WES components.
Regards Walker

 

[Fin]

Jamicon & Hitano caps

Hi Walker

Thanks for the speedy reply - makes a change from waiting for nearly 24hrs for those on the other side of the world to respond.

I'm looking at the WES components catalogue right now. The Hitano ELR also look interesting.

Regards

Fin

 

[5th element]

Although completely off topic, tvi where is your avatar from?

 

[tvi]

My avatar is

Zorak
"I am the lone mantis of the Apocalypse! Think of me when you look to the night sky!"

He is a character from cartoon networks "Space Ghost Coast to Coast"

Zorak flash

Regards

 

[5th element]

Cheers, looks like one evil critter

 

[demons_wing]

hitano are awesome...japanese brand i believe...i know for a fact that the Nichikon LXZ and LXY series are excellent...as for the big sized caps...i would try aerovox, cornell...even panasonic have some nice ones...WES are great...but arrow electronics are much better...if anyone is in Sydney..call Switchmode Power Supplies in Hornsby and ask them, im sure they can source some parts for you...

 

[Fin]

Thanks for these comments and those in the similar thread:

Jamicon Capacitors - Solid Stae Forum

Wes Components stock Jamicon TK and WL series and Hitano ELR and EXR series. The Jamicon WL series seems to have lower ESR and higher ripple current figures than the others - not to sure if that is an indicator for anything sonically??

DataSheets:-

Hitano ELR
Hitano EXR
Jamicon TKr
Jamicon WLr

I will call Arrow electronics and Switchmode Power Supplies, then post info on what they have.

 

[Fin]

Wes Components or Wagner - in Sydney - seem to be the best for small quantities.

The others only sell in bulk quantities.

 

[thomas997]

Ebay...

Bought a bunch of Siemens 20,000uF 75V and Elko 5,000 uF 60V for around 3$ each.


The thing is they might be a little old, so Ill probably have to recondition them..

Anyone know what the quality of these are? He told me Elko is good.


Mallory is found a lot on ebay as well, and they are good quality.


thanks

 

[Fin]

Has anyone tried Nichicon Muse KZ or FG or FX in power supplies?

I'm interested to know how they would compare to Panasonic FC.

 

[peranders]

Does anyone know where to get cheap caps?
preferably 10 000 micrF+

Best Regards,
Christian

What is regarded cheap? Have you checked www.elfa.se ?

I have 2 pcs. Frako 22000 uF/63 computer grade for sale. They are new and unused. 100 SEK a piece.

 

[NanoFrog]

Hitano caps

Hi.

I was wondering if anyone has used Hitano caps in a PSU?

I stumbled on a case (98 pcs.) of 3300 uF, 100V, 105C EHP Series on eBay, and couldn't resist the price. Currently, the seller has listed another case if anyone is interested.

Thanks,
David.

 

[Dr_EM]

Rather than start a new thread I'll post in here . I'm going to need some capacitors for severall amplifiers soon. Obviously they can be an expensive part to buy but I came accross these (part 11-2993):

http://www.rapidonline.com/producti...C+PCB++electrolytic+capacitors&moduleno=71363

Which seem like great value. Seem to be made by Suntan, whom I've used before but don't have any great experience with when it comes to amplifiers. Are these likely to be false economy? I mean I can buy lots of these for less than a few by most brands, surely that will be the best solution, lowering ESR, increasing capacitance etc?