Group Buy 942C20P15K (from old forum)

Part Scavenger, Wed Mar 08 2006, 01:52AM

Ok, here's the deal. Self_Denfenstrate was putting together a group buy on the old forum. He was having trouble getting ahold of some folks, so I offered to help and between the two of us we luckily got someone on the phone. They informed us that the leaded version of the capacitor was unavailable now and that they were replaced with an "unleaded" version. They told me they'd sell them to us for the same price as the old ones (2.58 ea) which was the agreed rate when we were buying back in December. I would like to order THIS saturday (CST) (03/11/06). So, provided you still want them, here is the list. If you do not PM me, you are out of the loop as SD said the general idea was the group buy had died.

The total was:
Mattrg x8
Part Scavenger x20
Self_Defenstrate x20ish

If you want to get in on the group buy (please do, you are welcome) PM either myself or Self_Defenstrate or reply here soon. The date is not set for certain yet, Self_Defenstrate may have other ideas, we haven't discussed dates because we just found out today. Rell gets a shipment in next week, and ordering fri/sat would be a good way to make sure we have a part in that.

I'll ship anywhere provided you pay shipping and 2.58ea via Paypal. Shipping USPS will be $8.10 to USA, unless someone tells me about a cheaper rate, I don't know about outside USA as far as cost. If you live outside USA, you probably have a general idea. These are the UNLEADED kind, I don't think there's a difference, but I don't know for sure. See the "Lead Free MMC" in Tesla Coils thread for discussion, EVR seems to think not either.

Any questions/problems/bones, post them here; any input is welcome.
-Part Scavenger shades
Re: Group Buy 942C20P15K (from old forum)
..., Wed Mar 08 2006, 03:03AM

for caps (which are pretty dang robust), consider a flat rate envelope from usps. They are only like $4 something, same type of shipping as the $8.1 box, just smaller and an envelope instead of a box.
Re: Group Buy 942C20P15K (from old forum)
Part Scavenger, Wed Mar 08 2006, 03:22AM

Cool. Thanks! We'll do that then.
Re: Group Buy 942C20P15K (from old forum)
Michael Witt, Wed Mar 08 2006, 10:55PM

I might be interested, if I could see some specs.
Re: Group Buy 942C20P15K (from old forum)
Part Scavenger, Thu Mar 09 2006, 01:44AM

Here are the specs:

Specifications
Average RMS Current (A) 5.6
Brand Cornell Dubilier
Capacitance (µF) 0.15
Diameter (in) 1.161
ESR mOhms 28
Height (in) -
Length (in) 1.811
Thickness (in) -
Voltage (V) 2,000
Voltage (vac) 630
Width (in) -


These are the most popular capacitors for DRSSTC MMC use and are the most cost effecient per value.

Part Scavenger
Re: Group Buy 942C20P15K (from old forum)
Michael Witt, Thu Mar 09 2006, 01:57AM

Let me think about it. I'll get back to you by friday.
Re: Group Buy 942C20P15K (from old forum)
Part Scavenger, Thu Mar 09 2006, 03:50AM

Here's the link to the datasheet, courtesy Self_Defenstrate.

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Re: Group Buy 942C20P15K (from old forum)
Michael Witt, Thu Mar 09 2006, 04:15AM

At this point, I think I'll pass, I will build an SSTC eventually, but I don't think I will right now.
Re: Group Buy 942C20P15K (from old forum)
Part Scavenger, Thu Mar 09 2006, 09:41PM

You do realize they're $4 or more apiece wherever you go unless you buy 52 from Rell? That's why we group buy this stuff. It won't hurt my feelings though if you don't.
Re: Group Buy 942C20P15K (from old forum)
ReddyK, Thu Mar 09 2006, 11:08PM

Hey,
I'am in for 20 caps.
Thanks,
Steve
Re: Group Buy 942C20P15K (from old forum)
Michael Witt, Fri Mar 10 2006, 12:02AM

Part Scavenger:
How many would I need for a small TC? If it's not too many, I would probably be willing to buy some.
Re: Group Buy 942C20P15K (from old forum)
Part Scavenger, Fri Mar 10 2006, 12:48AM

That depends on what you're doing. About 6-10 for a smallish-med DRSSTC, about 10-12 for an NST based coil? IF you look on Steve Ward's site, he uses these. That should give you some idea.

And I gotcha down, ReddyK.
Re: Group Buy 942C20P15K (from old forum)
Michael Witt, Fri Mar 10 2006, 01:12AM

At this point, I don't think I can afford it. If you ever do it again though, I'll most definitely be in.
Re: Group Buy 942C20P15K (from old forum)
Part Scavenger, Fri Mar 10 2006, 05:27PM

Allrighty.

NEW DEVELOPMENT:

I called the Rell folks again. My girl Jennifer says that while the internet site says the leaded ones are in stock, this is a misprint and they are not in stock. I confirmed once again that they will give us the 2.58 price, and they will be getting a shipment next week. Unfortunately, Rell is not open on saturday, so we will have to push the deadline back to Monday. If I order first thing they will ship the same day. I am going out of town at the end of next week, that's why I wanted to get this order in sooner. Don't worry, your capacitors will be safe, my aunt lives next door; but I won't be able to distribute until I get back. Maybe this will give you guys time to get money together. But if all goes well, I'll get them out before I go.

-Part Scavenger

[Edit: Fixed double post]
Re: Group Buy 942C20P15K (from old forum)
Michael Witt, Sat Mar 11 2006, 04:57AM

Now that you are buying later, I think I can afford those caps. I found a great deal on some caps in a local warehouse (AS&S, perfect for a CG, not so much for a TC). Count me in for ten.
Re: Group Buy 942C20P15K (from old forum)
Self Defenestrate, Sun Mar 12 2006, 02:33AM

A recount of orders gives:

Part Scavenger x20
ReddyK x20
Micheael Witt x10
Self_Defenestrate x2

Any word on Mattrg?
Re: Group Buy 942C20P15K (from old forum)
EEYORE, Sun Mar 12 2006, 08:30AM

Self_Defenestrate wrote ...

A recount of orders gives:

Part Scavenger x20
ReddyK x20
Micheael Witt x10
Self_Defenestrate x2

Any word on Mattrg?

Hey,
ill take 2 of them...

Matt
Re: Group Buy 942C20P15K (from old forum)
Part Scavenger, Mon Mar 13 2006, 03:26AM

Allright, the total is 54 caps, I order in the morning. cheesey

Part Scavenger x20
ReddyK x20
Micheael Witt x10
Self_Defenestrate x2
Mattrg x 2

Anybody else?


UPDATE: Capacitors ordered! Will ship today according to the lady on the phone. I made sure they gave me the 2.58 price. I will come back with totals for each of you and I will need your shipping address and the money before I send them out. I'm back to work! cheesey
Re: Group Buy 942C20P15K (from old forum)
GimpyJoe, Wed Mar 15 2006, 10:55PM

Hahaha I just realized what happened. I would have been in on this on the old forum but then we found out Allied only had the lead-free caps. I didn't realize it meant the element lead instead of axial leads... So i bought 42L's instead angry
Re: Group Buy 942C20P15K (from old forum)
Part Scavenger, Sat Mar 18 2006, 09:19PM

I got the capacitors Thurs. cheesey Unfortunately, that was the day I left town. If you want to pm me with your shipping address, I will get back to you when I get back and I'll ship them out. I should be back about the 26-28th. See you then. wink
Re: Group Buy 942C20P15K (from old forum)
ArcLight, Mon Mar 27 2006, 08:49PM

Part Scavenger;

I didn’t see this thread until today, so I missed the opportunity to respond. However, if anybody reneges on their agreement I would be most interested in obtaining about 2 dozen of these little gems.

So if you have any left over and need a good home for them I would be happy to adopt and pay all adoption fees.

Regards,

ArcLight
Re: Group Buy 942C20P15K (from old forum)
Mike, Mon Mar 27 2006, 11:59PM

Same here, though, if enough people start saying this, maybe you can get a second buy going :D?

Thanks,
Mike
Re: Group Buy 942C20P15K (from old forum)
Part Scavenger, Tue Mar 28 2006, 05:29AM

I'm back. I'll get down to business tomorrow and will e-mail prices and whatnot. Sorry you guys missed the group buy. I can send you the contact 'nfo if you like. Min order is 52

shades