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Better Source For Solen Caps
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11-29-2021, 07:11 PM
Recently I needed a set of polypropylene film filter caps for a vintage communications receiver restoration. Have been buying the Solens from AES in the past, but now found a better place to buy them. 

Tube Depot is selling the same Solens considerably cheaper ( $7.95 for a 15 uF, 630V vs $10.45 from AES) plus their shipping charges are also much less.

https://tubedepot.com/t/diy-central/capacitors

At these prices it makes sense to use these rather than electrolytics if you have the room, especially for the first cap right after the rectifier. Nice to know you will never need to replace the filter cap again.
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Better Source For Solen Caps - by Mondial - 11-29-2021, 07:11 PM
RE: Better Source For Solen Caps - by Ron Ramirez - 11-29-2021, 07:31 PM
RE: Better Source For Solen Caps - by morzh - 11-29-2021, 07:45 PM
RE: Better Source For Solen Caps - by radiorich - 11-29-2021, 08:10 PM
RE: Better Source For Solen Caps - by Phlogiston - 11-29-2021, 08:17 PM
RE: Better Source For Solen Caps - by morzh - 11-29-2021, 08:49 PM
RE: Better Source For Solen Caps - by Ron Ramirez - 11-29-2021, 09:00 PM
RE: Better Source For Solen Caps - by Mondial - 11-29-2021, 09:13 PM



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