Factoids on purchasing replacement electrolytics and heat shrink tubing

[Charles W. Morehouse]

Bob,
You can also rebuild those FT type tab mounts.  I cut off the base using
a Dremmel tool, Clean out and install new caps.  The new ones are
usually small enough to fit.  Use JB Weld to epoxy the can together.
New cap. 73
Wayne;
W4GBW

Bob And Bettina Groh wrote:

> I just got going on rebuilding some misbehaving radio's and needed some
> replacement electrolytics (specifically a dual section 50 uF, 160 VDC
> unit).  I decided to use a 'built up' equivalent with modern capacitors
> and an over-wrap of heatshrink.  After looking at some alternative
> sources, I found the costs (particularily for the heat shrink) were
> rather high.  Then I remembered good ol' Digi-key (www.digikey.com).
> Prices were the most reasonable of those I had checked with the heat
> shrink being , by far, the cheapest (a 4 ft piece of 1" diameter costing
> only $2.54).  Quick and easy to order and in my hands in 4 days.
> Reasonable shipping costs too.  So just a thought to anyone who might
> be interested in buying parts.  Yes,  I still shop at Antique
> Electronics and Mouser but Digi-Key is on the list too!
>
> 73
> Bob Groh, WA2CKY
>
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