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 Return to top of page · Post #: 16 · Written at 10:55:39 PM on 22 January 2016.
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Thanks, that's brilliant Smile
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 17 · Written at 10:57:28 PM on 22 January 2016.
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Thanks for that. I'll pick them up tomorrow. If the 100pf mica is commonly used, I'll order then for the future.
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 18 · Written at 11:37:40 PM on 22 January 2016.
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Thanks for that. I'll pick them up tomorrow. If the 100pf mica is commonly used, I'll order then for the future.
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 19 · Written at 11:40:10 PM on 22 January 2016.
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RS Components is a source, but you can use a ceramic if all else fails. Do note that there are places in a valve radio where you can get away with 50V ceramics and 100V green caps.

Marc
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 20 · Written at 12:08:31 AM on 23 January 2016.
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Thanks Marc, I'll try them in the morning, hopefully they are open Saturdays. I have also found that Rockby Electronics in Clayton have them. not MICAs but I guess they don't have be a MICA so long as it's 100pf 500Volts.

Scott
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 21 · Written at 12:27:25 AM on 23 January 2016.
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Correct for 100pF but you can go higher in voltage and ceramics do that. I have used a 25KV cap on a plate before, as it was all that was in stock here.

Marc
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 22 · Written at 8:57:41 AM on 23 January 2016.
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Thanks Marc.
 
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