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by ZMoney
Tue Mar 09, 2021 8:20 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Transformer End Bells Necessary?
Replies: 3
Views: 2096

Transformer End Bells Necessary?

Hi
I have a line on a good deal for an output transformer without an end bell. Would it be alright to use the transformer without an end bell in an amp build (for a trainwreck) or would I need to find end bells to make them useable?

Thanks
Zach
by ZMoney
Mon Jul 08, 2019 6:22 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Silver Mica treble cap problems.
Replies: 13
Views: 1783

Re: Silver Mica treble cap problems.

Has anyone tried using Polypropylene capacitor in that position? Seems To be cheaper and more reliable. Some examples: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Vishay-BC-Components/BFC237540221?qs=sGAEpiMZZMv1cc3ydrPrFxvwcrqgR7xtwB63RD5B%2FrE%3D https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/WIMA/FKP4U002204B00KS...
by ZMoney
Thu Jun 20, 2019 5:02 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Higher Voltage Filter Caps ?
Replies: 30
Views: 1958

Re: Higher Voltage Filter Caps ?

https://tubedepot.com/products/solen-fast-cap-47f-630v These Solens aren’t much more than the WIMAs and they’re axial, which is better for eyelets or turrets. The cheapest option for over 500v caps is stacking Radial Aluminum Electrolytic. United Chemi-Con 100uf 400v for $1.84. Big discounts for not...