Monitor capkit bulk capacitor order list

[Ken Layton]

For those that want to have a supply of the most commonly used electrolytic capacitors that cover a good percentage of most monitors, here is a list of the quantities and values to order:

100     1 uf @ 50 volt
50       1 uf @ 250 volt
10       1 uf @ 450 volt
100     2.2 uf @ 50 volt
20       2.2 uf @ 250 volt
20       3.3 uf @ 250 volt
100     4.7 uf @ 50 volt
20       4.7 uf @ 250 volt
100     10 uf @ 50 volt
30       10 uf @ 160 volt
30       10 uf @ 250 volt
20       22 uf @ 50 volt
20       22 uf @ 250 volt
100     47 uf @ 50 volt
20       47 uf @ 250 volt
100     100 uf @ 50 volt
20       100 uf @ 160 volt
50       220 uf @ 35 volt
30       470 uf @ 35 volt
20       1000 uf @ 25 volt
20       1000 uf @ 35 volt
20       2200 uf @ 35 volt

Special Bi-polar types:

20      1 uf @ 50 volt B.P.
20      4.7 uf @ 50 volt B.P.
20      10 uf @ 50 volt B.P.

[Ken Layton]

Remember those listed above are "radial" style leads. I generally buy the Xicon brand cause they are the cheapest.

[Lutus]

GREAT info.

Someone ought to make up an order on digikey or mouser and give us an estimated cost of the whole order.  And a bonus would be to make a spreadsheet with the part number of the vendor for the correct item.

I would do it, but I am lazy.   

[Ken Layton]

A person could also order most of those capacitors in the 105 degree temperature rating (better, but cost a few pennies more) instead of the usual 85 degree for longer capacitor life in monitors.

[grantspain]

i always order 105 degree due to the enclosed conditions of monitors

[Karetaker]

Well done Ken. Thanks for the list.

[ChadTower]

Could someone make this a sticky?  This is fantastic info that people are probably looking for a lot... I know I just reproduced it myself from kits the other day and this could have saved me a couple hours of work.

[SirPeale]

Could someone make this a sticky?  This is fantastic info that people are probably looking for a lot... I know I just reproduced it myself from kits the other day and this could have saved me a couple hours of work.

I added a link to this post in The FAQ.

[Ken Layton]

Bumping this topic.

[jeff412]

Here is the mouser project.  I used these criteria: 1. cheapest 2. In stock 3. Not at end of life.  As of 5/14/2010 anyway.

http://www.mouser.com/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?AccessID=6f98bacb86


Jeff

[SirPeale]

3.3uf @ 50V should be added to this list...G07s have two of them.

[jeff412]

I added 100 3.3uf @ 50V to the project

Jef

[SirPeale]

D'oh...that should be 3.3uf @ 50V BP.  Sorry about that.

[SirPeale]

I just looked at that Mouser project more in-depth.  I'd just scanned it before.  Here's my take:

1) I'd go with hi-temp only caps.  They last longer than standard 85ºC caps.

2) Lelon brand capacitors haven't been getting good reviews.  @ BadCaps.Net forums they're listed on the bad caps list.  I'd do nothing but Nichicon brand.  More expensive

Then again, Xicon got bad reviews too, and I never had an issue with them.  Time will tell on Lelon.

[jeff412]

Everybody is probably going to want something a little different.  That's why I went with:  1.  Cheapest  2.  In-Stock  3. Not End of Life.  You can't get 105 degree caps for all of them and you can't get all the same brand.  I guess if you wanted out of stock you could, but what's the point if delivery is some time in October.  

Jeff

[jeff412]

D'oh...that should be 3.3uf @ 50V BP.  Sorry about that.

I updated it.  I added an End of Life cap, but they had over 1000 in stock.  If I added one that met the criteria, it was over $1 per cap.  These are only 10 cents.

Jeff

[jeff412]

I just looked at that Mouser project more in-depth.  I'd just scanned it before.  Here's my take:

1) I'd go with hi-temp only caps.  They last longer than standard 85ºC caps.

2) Lelon brand capacitors haven't been getting good reviews.  @ BadCaps.Net forums they're listed on the bad caps list.  I'd do nothing but Nichicon brand.  More expensive

Then again, Xicon got bad reviews too, and I never had an issue with them.  Time will tell on Lelon.

If i get time, I'll make another project with the following criteria:  1.  105 degree  2. Not EOL  3.  In stock.  Do you have a brand recommendation?


Jeff

[SirPeale]

Nichicon is my choice. 

Here's a 3.3uf, 50V BP for a quarter.

[jeff412]

I didn't add that one because there were only 64 in stock and the delivery date for more was 11/1/2010.

Jeff

[rchadd]

this seems quite useful...

http://www.multigame.com/CapKitCrossReference.pdf

[fredster]

Bob Roberts started selling these for $40.

http://therealbobroberts.net/bulkcap.html


5 Each Of These Values - 150 Total
1uf50v            4.7uf50v     22uf25v    47uf50v    100uf160v    470uf25v
1uf250v            4.7uf250v 22uf50v    47uf250v    220uf25v    470uf50v
2.2uf50v            10uf50v    22uf250v    100uf16v    220uf50v    1000uf16v
3.3uf50v            10uf160v    33uf25v    100uf25v    330uf25v    1000uf50v
3.3uf160v    10uf250v    47uf25v    100uf50v    330uf50v    2200uf35v

[Sarver Systems]

Here is the mouser project.  I used these criteria: 1. cheapest 2. In stock 3. Not at end of life.  As of 5/14/2010 anyway.

http://www.mouser.com/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?AccessID=6f98bacb86


Jeff

A few of these are OOS.

Would you like me to create an up-to-date list with replacements?

[Ken Layton]

A lot of those are either out of stock (endless back order) or have been discontinued. Yes, it's probably time for an updated list.

[Sarver Systems]

Updated list here: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,139622.0.html