To fix an LCD monitor, I need to buy some new capacitors.

Specifically, I need 4700u 6.3V low-ESR x 2 and 1000u 50V low-ESR x 2. Rubycon, Panasonic, Nichicon, UCC/NCC etc.

However, most suppliers require me to buy a minimum of 5 (costs a lot) or pay expensive shipping costs. eBay has a poor selection. What are good places to go and buy these from in low quantities?

 

I see your problem:

http://uk.farnell.com/panasonic/eeufr0j472/capacitor-radial-6-3v-4700uf/dp/1800613

http://uk.farnell.com/panasonic/eeufr1h102/capacitor-radial-50v-1000uf/dp/1800690

 

Rapid Electronics are great. I have had an account with them for some 18 years.

 

Please delete.

 

Here ya go..

I've purchased stuff from this guy on eBay before and not had any problems..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/6-3V-4700uF-1...al_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item1c13c04da0

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/50V-1000uF-10...al_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item19bf4ea36c

 

Rapid Electronics are great. I have had an account with them for some 18 years.

I've used them for the past few years, but they don't stock any good capacitors except Panasonic NHG, and those aren't very suitable for a power supply.

 

Here ya go..

I've purchased stuff from this guy on eBay before and not had any problems..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/6-3V-4700uF-1...al_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item1c13c04da0

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/50V-1000uF-10...al_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item19bf4ea36c

The 6.3V 4700u looks good, but there's no point in recapping something with more cheap caps ala the 1000u/50V.

 

The 6.3V 4700u looks good, but there's no point in recapping something with more cheap caps ala the 1000u/50V.

Ah yea, my mistake. Anyway here's some more, but Panasonic ones this time

Note Before buying just check the sellers message RE delivery times and make sure that suits you.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/10off-1000uF-...al_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item2eb65706a0

 

Ah yea, my mistake. Anyway here's some more, but Panasonic ones this time

Note Before buying just check the sellers message RE delivery times and make sure that suits you.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/10off-1000uF-...al_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item2eb65706a0

At £5.50 - cheaper to use Farnell.

Also, 85°C only. I usually only recap with 105°C because they tend to last longer.

See my dilemma?

 

See my dilemma?

I do indeed my friend. But remember Farnell have a minimum order of £20.

 

I do indeed my friend. But remember Farnell have a minimum order of £20.

Yes, but it might be worth it if I can combine some things on the order. I need to talk to my US friends and see if they want anything .