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wax paper capacitor suggestions - jerm - 04-17-2008

what type of capacitor should I use to replace the wax paper caps in my radio ?

- Ron Ramirez - 04-18-2008

I think most of us use the yellow mylar film capacitors...cheap, reliable, and small enough that they may be hidden inside the shells of the old paper capacitors if desired.

- exray - 04-18-2008

Agreed. You can get them from a number of sources, Bob's Antique Radios, justradios.com are two that come quickly to mind.

I also use a number of the radial lead types when not restuffing and when they seem to fit better. The DME-series from Mouser.com is an example.

GL,
Bill

- Terry Burns - 04-18-2008

Hi Jerm,

I get mine from http://www.radiodaze.com/ Never had a problem with them and good folks to talk to on the phone. You usually get your parts in 3 to 4 days. Like exray said there are many good places to get caps.

Terry

- Chuck Schwark - 04-18-2008

The tubular "yellow caps" and the molded film types will fit inside the bakelite block caps too when you re-build them:

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- Texasrocker - 04-18-2008

I usually place a big order a few times a yr., qty 10 or more of each value of the most-needed "orange dips" & all my electrolytics from some very nice folks (Dave & Babylon Cantelon) in Canada. Very compact sizes of all types capacitors, and have never had one fail in over 8 yrs. Very nice selection also in all voltage ratings & ufs, uufs etc! Very fast shipping & receiving at my Texas location also!! They also accept paypal & have online order form. They usually throw-in a couple extras and some free small heat-shrink as well !! Dave also offers many other parts & services.
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