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#311011 6-Dec-2023 14:09

Looking for a recommendation for electronic parts suppliers for NZ. I’m finding Jaycar stock a bit limited. There’s a lot on line but seem to have fairly long delivery timeframes, ex-overseas I’m assuming .

This is for some small motor start ac rated capacitors.

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#3168882 6-Dec-2023 14:31

Element14, RS, Mouser, etc.

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#3168887 6-Dec-2023 14:58

Digikey.

Things can be delivered fast if necessary, usually cost you a few pesos more though.

Motor start capacitors can be found at your electrical wholesalers.

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#3168894 6-Dec-2023 15:38

elpenguino:

Digikey.

Things can be delivered fast if necessary, usually cost you a few pesos more though.

Motor start capacitors can be found at your electrical wholesalers.

Thanks, I’ll try that but local stock seems to start around the 1uF mark.

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#3168903 6-Dec-2023 16:28

Jaycar is the place to go to pay $40 for a $4 ESP board.

I usually go for element 14 mostly. But RS can be surprisingly quick to get things to you.

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#3168905 6-Dec-2023 16:55

Lastman:

elpenguino:

Digikey.

Things can be delivered fast if necessary, usually cost you a few pesos more though.

Motor start capacitors can be found at your electrical wholesalers.

Thanks, I’ll try that but local stock seems to start around the 1uF mark.

There's a reason for that.

Do you want to start an induction motor or find high voltage capacitors for other purposes ?

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#3168917 6-Dec-2023 17:25

elpenguino:

There's a reason for that.

Do you want to start an induction motor or find high voltage capacitors for other purposes ?

It’s a small motor that runs a turntable. Takes two .1uF capacitors in series as the start up but they need replacing.

Just wondering who people use. Have placed an order with element but obviously coming from overseas.

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#3169047 6-Dec-2023 21:09

Those are probably run capacitors, not start capacitors - similar to film caps for ceiling fans.

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#3169122 7-Dec-2023 08:15

SomeoneSomewhere:

Those are probably run capacitors, not start capacitors - similar to film caps for ceiling fans.

I think you are right, the pair form a permanent run capacitor. There is another capacitor but it’s across the switch so a spark arrestor I think.

Anyway it won’t start up properly without the faulty capacitors.

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#3170236 10-Dec-2023 09:56

Anyone remember The Lamphouse in Manners Street, Wellington? 😁

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#3170246 10-Dec-2023 11:01

Rickles:Anyone remember The Lamphouse in Manners Street, Wellington? 😁

Yes! Early 80's. Bought my first CB Walkie Talkies there!

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#3170256 10-Dec-2023 11:18

I remember The Lamphouse used to have row after row of shelves stocked with electronic parts ... capacitors, resistors etc etc all colour coded and a few 'pennies' for a mixed bag of stuff 😁

I bought bits for my first crystal radio there (talking mid-1950's now).

There was also a good electrical supply store in Vivian Street, just round corner from Cuba Street near Trades Hall, but can't recall name.