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Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 11:05:46 PM on 2 October 2021.
	Scotty Location: Melbourne, VIC Member since 26 December 2010 Member #: 794 Postcount: 387
Hi there, Can anyone recommend a supplier for capacitors. Especially high voltage for valve circuits. Cheers Scott

Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 4:00:20 AM on 3 October 2021.
	Robbbert Location: Hill Top, NSW Member since 18 September 2015 Member #: 1801 Postcount: 2078
Tallar Carl used to sell those. Maybe he still does. There was another bloke called Steve, but I haven't seen him around for a while.

Return to top of page · Post #: 3 · Written at 9:48:48 AM on 3 October 2021.
	Tallar Carl Location: Latham, ACT Member since 21 February 2015 Member #: 1705 Postcount: 2174
I still do. tap on my profile and you will see my email.

Return to top of page · Post #: 4 · Written at 3:20:01 PM on 3 October 2021.
	BurntOutElectronics Location: Melbourne, VIC Member since 2 October 2019 Member #: 2392 Postcount: 271
I assume by Steve, you are talking about Steve Savell. He’s still around, just bought some valves from him actually.

Return to top of page · Post #: 5 · Written at 3:39:40 PM on 3 October 2021.
	Ian Robertson Location: Belrose, NSW Member since 31 December 2015 Member #: 1844 Postcount: 2476
Remember, don't change the plastic ones. Only the wax paper caps.

Return to top of page · Post #: 6 · Written at 7:17:05 PM on 3 October 2021.
	Scotty Location: Melbourne, VIC Member since 26 December 2010 Member #: 794 Postcount: 387
Yes Ian, it’s more the electrolytic capacitors I’m looking for

Return to top of page · Post #: 7 · Written at 7:30:46 PM on 3 October 2021.
	BurntOutElectronics Location: Melbourne, VIC Member since 2 October 2019 Member #: 2392 Postcount: 271
WES components always have had a decent range of caps

Return to top of page · Post #: 8 · Written at 8:59:47 PM on 3 October 2021.
	Marcc Location: Wangaratta, VIC Member since 21 February 2009 Member #: 438 Postcount: 5389
Beware of some plastic jacketed caps, they are paper; Some do have polyester stamped on them. Steve is still out there I have bought stuff off him. Things are slow at the moment. One replaces every electrolytic. Watch the voltage ratings. I will not use less than 500V on a set "B" with diodes and rectifiers like #80 / 5Y3 and heater tubes only and for resistors under 1Watt as their voltage ratings are inferior; It also helps to keep the inventory down.

Return to top of page · Post #: 9 · Written at 9:25:41 PM on 3 October 2021.
	Scotty Location: Melbourne, VIC Member since 26 December 2010 Member #: 794 Postcount: 387
Thanks Marc and guys, I’ve got an account with WES but their electrolytic caps are a little expensive. I need to the usual 8, 16, 24, 47μF all at 600v Most of the ones I can find are lower voltage and not axel types

Return to top of page · Post #: 10 · Written at 6:00:05 AM on 5 October 2021.
	Tallar Carl Location: Latham, ACT Member since 21 February 2015 Member #: 1705 Postcount: 2174
Scotty I emailed you

Return to top of page · Post #: 11 · Written at 9:59:33 AM on 5 October 2021.
	Marcc Location: Wangaratta, VIC Member since 21 February 2009 Member #: 438 Postcount: 5389
Axials are gettable from two sources mentioned. I will not use 450 V ones as they have proven unreliable. However do not discount RB type as these on cathode bypass can be mounted on the socket. Leave their leads a bit long and it standing up. When in the set they hang down & heat rises.

Return to top of page · Post #: 12 · Written at 3:32:02 PM on 5 October 2021.
	Scotty Location: Melbourne, VIC Member since 26 December 2010 Member #: 794 Postcount: 387
Thanks Guys

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