[Boatanchors] GB> Cheaper than an Orange Drop Capacitor?

[Glen Zook]

I often use the poly capacitors that I get from Mouser including audio circuits.  There are a few values that are easier to find in orange drops but, generally, the yellow poly capacitors work fine.  Also, disc ceramics are fine for bypass capacitors and for coupling in r.f. and i.f. stages.

Used poly capacitors in Collins, Hallicrafters, Eldico, Heath, National, and other brands without any problems at all.

Glen, K9STH

Website:  http://k9sth.com


--- On Sun, 11/1/09, Dave Maples <dsmaples at comcast.net> wrote:

All: I stopped using Orange Drops some time ago.  They aren't true axial-lead capacitors any longer, and they are clumsy to get into some areas.  The polypropylene caps from Antique Electronics Supply (made by Illinois Capacitor) are in my opinion every bit as good, are somewhat smaller, and are true axial-lead caps.
 
If anyone knows a reason why I shouldn't continue to use them, I'd certainly appreciate hearing it.  If not, I've got three pieces of equipment needing new caps (a BC-348Q, an AF-67, and a power supply) that are going to get "the treatment".