08-31-2026, 01:22 PM
What I have done in the past was to create parts lists for multiple projects at once so I could buy in volume, it costs more up front but saves on shipping and per unit. I was going to make a big order with Mouser for electrolytics to redo some of my old transistor based stuff, as well as resistors, but I haven't had as much time to work on these things lately.
Somewhat related, especially with regard to audio gear, beware of some of these vendors selling recap kits on fleabay. I watch a channel on Y.T called "Spare Time Repair" and someone sent him a Bose Waveradio to fix, the unit has 30+ electrolytics in it, the "kit" had between 6 and 10 , and they were all of those awful Chicom mystery brand caps, the price $50. Those caps are the ones you can buy on the same platform in bulk bags right from the "Middle Kingdom" for under $10, shipped!
Regards
Arran
Somewhat related, especially with regard to audio gear, beware of some of these vendors selling recap kits on fleabay. I watch a channel on Y.T called "Spare Time Repair" and someone sent him a Bose Waveradio to fix, the unit has 30+ electrolytics in it, the "kit" had between 6 and 10 , and they were all of those awful Chicom mystery brand caps, the price $50. Those caps are the ones you can buy on the same platform in bulk bags right from the "Middle Kingdom" for under $10, shipped!
Regards
Arran
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