Capacitor stockists ? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

David Goodall · 29th Sep 2006, 10:55 am

I'm looking to stock up on capacitors for a TV restoration. Where can I go for these? Any tips on the best ? CPC ?

paulsherwin · 29th Sep 2006, 11:12 am

I guess most forum members would use Farnell/CPC or RS. If you're buying a lot of light stuff which is cheap to ship you might also want to consider Mouser in the States, http://www.mouser.com.

Mainline Surplus used to be a useful source at one time, but they had a huge fire last year and lost all their stock

eBay can be a source of bargain capacitors, but it may take some time to accumulate all the values that you need, especially if you want to wait for the real bargains.

If you just want one or two of a particular value, a plea in the Parts Wanted section will often yield a freebie from a generous forum member

Good luck, Paul

TNC · 29th Sep 2006, 11:40 pm

Hi David,

Can I suggest you also consider David Cantelon in Canada - excellent selection, value and a very friendly chap - I would commend him to you.

http://www.justradios.com

Regards,

Trevor.

Ghostuser · 2nd Oct 2006, 5:23 pm

I have found Pete Roberts on this site very helpful for small quantities:
http://hometown.aol.co.uk/oldradioparts/front.htm
Nigel

milairuk · 2nd Oct 2006, 9:34 pm

Whilst I am not a large user of caps, I often find what I need at:
Rapid Electronics - www.rapidonline.co.uk
ESR Electronic Components - www.esr.co.uk
Both have very reasonable shipping charges and no minimum order value.
John

FrankB · 4th Oct 2006, 9:32 pm

I highly recommend the following two sources :

"Just Radios" in Canada.
Dave & his wife are great folks to deal with.
Dave is the only source I am aware of for the HV caps used in the early TV sets.
He has a website: www.justradios.com

Mark Oppat in the USA.
He is incredibly knowledgable and has the ability to make up NLA controls too.
Mark Oppat 253 Blanche St. Plymouth MI 48170 (734) 207-2346
Email: moppat (insert ampersand here) comcast.net Website: www.oldradioparts.net

BTW Both can supply many hard to find schematics also.

Both are great folks. They completely back what they sell!
One of these days, when I retire, I'm going to drive back to Michigan & meet Mark. (And take in the gigantic Michigan Antique Radio Swap Meet too).

GJR 11L · 12th Oct 2006, 10:04 am

Here's where Vishay are based:

Vishay Europe Sales GmbH
Pallion Industrial Estate
Sunderland, SR4 6SU
United Kingdom
Phone: 44-191-514 4155
Fax: 44-191-567 8262

They'll send samples if you speak nicely to them!

I spoke to someone there this Morning and they seem like pleasant people to trade with, via their appointed dealers of course,
Right here - http://www.vishay.com/company/contac...United+Kingdom

29th Sep 2006, 10:55 am	#1
David Goodall Pentode Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Norfolk, UK. Posts: 181	Capacitor stockists ? I'm looking to stock up on capacitors for a TV restoration. Where can I go for these? Any tips on the best ? CPC ? __________________ David Goodall

29th Sep 2006, 11:12 am	#2
paulsherwin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 27,966	Re: Capacitor stockists ? I guess most forum members would use Farnell/CPC or RS. If you're buying a lot of light stuff which is cheap to ship you might also want to consider Mouser in the States, http://www.mouser.com. Mainline Surplus used to be a useful source at one time, but they had a huge fire last year and lost all their stock eBay can be a source of bargain capacitors, but it may take some time to accumulate all the values that you need, especially if you want to wait for the real bargains. If you just want one or two of a particular value, a plea in the Parts Wanted section will often yield a freebie from a generous forum member Good luck, Paul

29th Sep 2006, 11:40 pm	#3
TNC Hexode Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, UK. Posts: 386	Re: Capacitor stockists ? Hi David, Can I suggest you also consider David Cantelon in Canada - excellent selection, value and a very friendly chap - I would commend him to you. http://www.justradios.com Regards, Trevor.

2nd Oct 2006, 5:23 pm	#4
Ghostuser Pentode Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Alton, Hampshire, UK. Posts: 137	Re: Capacitor stockists ? I have found Pete Roberts on this site very helpful for small quantities: http://hometown.aol.co.uk/oldradioparts/front.htm Nigel

2nd Oct 2006, 9:34 pm	#5
milairuk Pentode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chelmsford, Essex, UK. Posts: 150	Re: Capacitor stockists ? Whilst I am not a large user of caps, I often find what I need at: Rapid Electronics - www.rapidonline.co.uk ESR Electronic Components - www.esr.co.uk Both have very reasonable shipping charges and no minimum order value. John

4th Oct 2006, 9:32 pm	#6
FrankB Heptode Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Olympia, Washington, USA. Posts: 664	Re: Capacitor stockists ? I highly recommend the following two sources : "Just Radios" in Canada. Dave & his wife are great folks to deal with. Dave is the only source I am aware of for the HV caps used in the early TV sets. He has a website: www.justradios.com Mark Oppat in the USA. He is incredibly knowledgable and has the ability to make up NLA controls too. Mark Oppat 253 Blanche St. Plymouth MI 48170 (734) 207-2346 Email: moppat (insert ampersand here) comcast.net Website: www.oldradioparts.net BTW Both can supply many hard to find schematics also. Both are great folks. They completely back what they sell! One of these days, when I retire, I'm going to drive back to Michigan & meet Mark. (And take in the gigantic Michigan Antique Radio Swap Meet too). Last edited by FrankB; 4th Oct 2006 at 9:33 pm. Reason: nEEDED TO CHANGE THE INFO A BIT.

12th Oct 2006, 10:04 am	#7
GJR 11L Heptode Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ellington, Northumberland, UK. Posts: 815	Re: Capacitor stockists ? Here's where Vishay are based: Vishay Europe Sales GmbH Pallion Industrial Estate Sunderland, SR4 6SU United Kingdom Phone: 44-191-514 4155 Fax: 44-191-567 8262 They'll send samples if you speak nicely to them! I spoke to someone there this Morning and they seem like pleasant people to trade with, via their appointed dealers of course, Right here - http://www.vishay.com/company/contac...United+Kingdom __________________ John.