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Old 29th Aug 2018, 10:11 am   #1
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We all know about the Mullard 'mustard' capacitors, which seem to have a very good reputation for reliability.
During a bit of a sort-out I've come across a bag of what look to be the same type, but a dull bluey-green colour. Does anybody know who made these, are they as good as the mustard type?

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Old 29th Aug 2018, 10:28 am   #2
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You have a camera Andy ??

Pics speak 1000 words,
er hmm YOU already know that

regards
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Old 29th Aug 2018, 10:48 am   #3
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Somewhere in the back of my mind it says Siemens. I may be wrong.

Mustard caps are perfectly ordinary polyester caps. For some reason they have attracted a mystique and the corresponding prices.
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Old 29th Aug 2018, 11:03 am   #4
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Were they not the values between the more common ones.
Something like a higher tolerance range?
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Take look at this thread: https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=98964
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