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 Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 9:46:15 AM on 12 June 2014.
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 Kxdniu
 Location: Melbourne, VIC
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Hi,

I got a Kriesler 11-81 and try to recap it.

Some paper caps melt and the wax is on the bottom of the case.

However, I can't find 4.7nf and 3.3nf caps in Jaycar.

Do anyone know a place in Melbourne I can walk in to buy these caps?

Thanks

Kevin
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 9:57:13 AM on 12 June 2014.
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 GTC
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Try RS Components. Catalogue is online.

http://au.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=aboutRS&file=tc#melbourne.
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 3 · Written at 10:05:46 AM on 12 June 2014.
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 Kxdniu
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Thanks GTC.

However, when I visit the website, the front page said something about RS trade counters ceased trading.

What does it mean?
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 4 · Written at 10:53:23 AM on 12 June 2014.
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 Maven
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Radio Parts in Melbourne stock the items

http://www.radioparts.com.au/Category/components/capacitors.

Their address now is 562 Spencer St West Melbourne. I don't know whether they do counter sales any more but you could ring them. Decades ago I used to visit their shopfront in Elizabeth St, before anybody had heard of Dick Smith or Jaycar.

Jaycar carries a very limited range of high-voltage caps. Where sales volumes are low, the cost of stocking the item becomes too high to justify with Australian costs of labour, rent and skill.

If not in a hurry, I use http://www.futurlec.com.au/. They are based in Bangkok, very low prices and will ship small orders for $4, which is a lot better than most Australian trade suppliers.

Maven
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 5 · Written at 12:15:52 PM on 12 June 2014.
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 Art
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Jaycar calls them 4700pF, it's just a matter of whether or not 50 Volts is a high enough rating.
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 6 · Written at 2:27:39 PM on 12 June 2014.
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 Kxdniu
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Thanks Maven.

I checked the site, unfortunately they do not have high voltage 0.0022μF and 0.0047μF ones.

I know 4700pf = 4.7nf = 0.0047μF. I need high voltage ones for the valve radio.

It seems no one carry them these days.
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 7 · Written at 3:53:31 PM on 12 June 2014.
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 GTC
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What does it mean?

The notice is pretty clear. I have bolded the salient part:

"Please be aware that RS Trade Counters will cease trading on Saturdays as of 1st June 2014."

I guess the Saturday trade was insufficient to justify rostering a shift. However, RS offers free delivery.
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 8 · Written at 8:26:30 PM on 12 June 2014.
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 Airzone
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Try here, they have what you want

High-Volt-Caps
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 9 · Written at 8:49:03 PM on 12 June 2014.
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 Kxdniu
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Thanks Airzone.

That's the place I am looking for. It's a pity I can't find a local shop.
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 10 · Written at 9:06:45 PM on 12 June 2014.
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 GTC
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It's a pity I can't find a local shop.

RS Components at Sunshine West should have them. Did you check their catalogue?
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 11 · Written at 7:20:47 PM on 14 June 2014.
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 Kxdniu
 Location: Melbourne, VIC
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Thanks to everyone for your help. Really appreciate it.

I have ordered from the Evatco and hopefully got it soon.

Thanks GTC. I did checked their catalogue. I don't like to buy everything in batch so I skip them.
 
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