help from someone lives in USA - Page 1
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author: SnakeBite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2010, 11:38:32 am
content: Hello,i need a specific caps to fix my switch PS but i can't get them here in Israel but i saw that Mouser has them in stock and the price of shipping to Israel is outrageously high - 30$-40$ for shipping even if you buy 1 resistor!!!my terms are:*Payment via PAYPAL.*shipping a low cost method like USPS international first class.i will give whoever agree my terms all my shipping info in PM or Email.my parts are:4 x 381EL471M200H0422 x UHE2A331MHD1x UTS1H0R1MDD2 x MKT1813510255 (i not sure i will need this because i'm still waiting for an answer from the Israeli representatives)so let me know who's agree to help meThanks GuysIdo

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 08, 2010, 02:17:41 pm
content: I regularly use farnell although I've been thinking of registering on mouser, from the UK shipping is probably cheaper, I'm willing to help you but will need the money before i order

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2010, 02:35:52 pm
content: I Googled the first code and it seems like a pretty common part: an aluminium 200V, 470µF capacitor with a pin spacing of 10mm and rated to 105°C. Any capacitor fitting this basic specification will work (you can use a higher voltage rating if you like) and should be able to be found in most parts of the world.RS and Farnell both exist in Israel.I found exactly the same part in a couple of minutes.http://il.rsdelivers.com/product/rs/-/mxp-al-electrolytic-cap-470uf-200v/0839145.aspxhttp://il.farnell.com/panasonic/eetee2d471hj/capacitor-snap-in-200v-470uf/dp/1828613?Ntt=1828613I suggest you look for the other parts in RS and Farnel which are reputable suppliers, rather than buying off someone you don't know on a forum, who might rip you off.EDIT:Just Googled for the other parts and they're all common and will be available in RS and Farnell. Send custmer services and email but give specifications rather than the codes or link to the Mouser site and they'll almost certainly be able to help you.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 08, 2010, 02:42:56 pm
content: Won't it be cheaper to buy a new PSU, how old is the PSU ? I assume this is a PC PSU

author: SnakeBite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2010, 02:49:50 pm
content: Quote from: Hero999 on August 08, 2010, 02:35:52 pmi'm sorrybut none of this caps are common!! it true they are all rated 105 c and pretty common spec BUT the special thing about them are theirreliabilitymeasured in the number of hours they can hold on in the 105c .all of this caps are carefully selected. and also the size of them (height and radius) and the type of connection to the PCB (snap in , through hole...)generally i agree with you to buy from a local seller but i contact some of them and believe they takes very high fee - you have no idea....Quote from: Simon on August 08, 2010, 02:17:41 pmthanks can you give me an estimated price for the whole thing.edit:Quote from: Simon on August 08, 2010, 02:42:56 pmit's not. it a switch power supply for speaker amp that you can't buy a new one.

author: Time
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2010, 02:55:54 pm
content: I take mouser and digikey granted, I guess. I probably wouldn't be a hobbyist if I couldn't get my parts in 2 days at a reasonable cost.

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2010, 03:20:37 pm
content: Quote from: SnakeBite on August 08, 2010, 02:49:50 pmI disagree, capacitors rated at 105°C are pretty common.Did you actually click on the links I provided?The one I posted from Farnel is rated for 3000 hours at 105°C.The one you posted is only rated for 1000 hours at 105°Chttp://www.chipcatalog.com/Cornell_Dubilier_Electronics_(CDE)/381EL471M200H042.htmGet the the one rated for 3000 hours, it's better.QuoteThe one in Farnel is slightly shorter than the one you posted, the other dimensions are the same, again get the one from Farnel, it's better.If someone here sells you some parts, how do you know you're actually going to get the ones you ask for?What stops them from selling you a capacitor rated for 1000 hours, when you asked for one rated to 10,000 hours? They look the same, there's no way of knowing. The best way is to order yourself.I've found the 330µF 100V capacitor too, again if you check the dimensions, temperature and reliability, you'll find they meet or exceed those of the part you specified.http://il.farnell.com/rubycon/100zlh330m12-5x40/capacitor-330uf-100v/dp/1547014?Ntt=1547014

author: SnakeBite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2010, 03:46:47 pm
content: i don't know where you got that in info but the caps i requested are :381EL471M200H042 - 7000 hours @ 105chttp://www.cde.com/catalogs/381EL.pdfUHE2A331MHD- 10,000 hours @ 105chttp://products.nichicon.co.jp/en/pdf/XJA043/e-he.pdfUTS1H0R1MDD - 5000 hours @ 105chttp://www.nichicon.co.jp/english/products/pdf/e-ts.pdfMKT1813510255 - 300,000 hours @ 40c rated to handle upto 100chttp://www.vishay.com/docs/26013/mkt1813.pdfthe bottom line is always check the datasheets yourself NEVER rely on the info they give you in this stores it could be false.Ido

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 08, 2010, 03:51:46 pm
content: well if you can find the parts on Farnell and I'll happily order them as i have a basket waiting to go anyhow so you'll get free postage to me and then i'll work out what it will cost from me to you

author: SnakeBite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2010, 04:20:51 pm
content: I THANKS YOU FOR YOUR WILL TO HELP but almost all the parts i need or part with the same spec are or more expansive or out of stock.thanksIdo

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2010, 05:35:48 pm
content: Quote from: SnakeBite on August 08, 2010, 03:46:47 pmI Googled for the part numbers, for future reference, for things like capacitors, resistors and inductors, it's better to provide a complete specification rather than part numbers which are often difficult to find.QuoteThat's true but if you're worried about the information given to you by RS and Farnell then why do you think someone on a forum will be any better?As I said before, if you order from someone on a forum, you've no idea of their honesty, level of experience or where they got the components from.Now I think that some the capacitors I found still might meet the specifications on those datasheets but I'll have another look, just to make sure.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 08, 2010, 05:43:49 pm
content: well if he really wants someone to get them for him the "seller" should provide the delivery note with the parts, ok it can still be fiddled but to what end ?

author: MTron
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 13, 2010, 01:35:13 pm
content: Jeeze....i was gona help you out, since i wanted to order some stuff anyways....but i checked the Canada Post website, and unless nothing has a max width (height of packet) of 2cm, id have to go with small parcel vs small packet and that puts shipping at 40 bucks!!! so there really is no point...ig you really need this stuff, i suggest biting the bullet and pay for shipping, but buy a bunch of stuff just to stock up to offset the shipping cost

author: SnakeBite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 13, 2010, 02:04:38 pm
content: THANKS A LOT Guys BUY i managed to get all the caps not the exact model i wanted but pretty high quality one.thanks anywayIdo