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replacing a multi-section cap...? - wex65 - 08-07-2025

I am repairing a Philco 48-200 but I think this is a more generic question.

I have a multi-section capacitor (30uF, 25uF, 20uF), 150v. I am trying to find a replacement and am assuming just buy the three separate caps. I am finding EACH to be @$8. Seems expensive, @$25 to replace this one multi-section.

For example, this for the 30uF :

https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Vishay-Sprague/TVA1412?qs=veKiXyv5pTXCq5oJkGZcaA%3D%3D

Am I missing something or is this just the typical cost?? 

Thanks,
Paul

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RE: replacing a multi-section cap...? - morzh - 08-07-2025

Because you are shopping the axials.
Look for radials.

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RE: replacing a multi-section cap...? - wex65 - 08-07-2025

Many thanks, managed to get all three for @$4.

A 'beginner' issue I know but mouser.com is like letting a 5 year old kid into a 100 sq/ft candy warehouse. Hard to know what to select?!

Paul

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RE: replacing a multi-section cap...? - Vlad95 - 08-07-2025

Ali Express may help you for only $3.56

160v 47uf

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RE: replacing a multi-section cap...? - morzh - 08-07-2025

Ali Express will sell you an elephant for $1. Of course that might turn out to be an inflatable elephant made with toilet paoer...

When buying caps, it pays to buy decent brands, and for the rectifier filter, especially the the first one after the rectifier, it pays to buy the best with high ripple/low ESR ratings. Like Panasonic.

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RE: replacing a multi-section cap...? - Vlad95 - 08-07-2025

From Russian jokes:

Two ``new Russians`` meet. One to the other:
- Look, I bought a tie! I paid two hundred bucks!
- You're a fool - there are the same ones around the corner for fifteen hundred!

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