I'm the "winner" of (link removed). The caps that arrived don't look like the picture or like any Sprague caps I've seen before, but maybe I'm just too new at this. The caps are a pinkish orange, not a reddish orange. The plastic extends for about 1mm onto the legs, which are less than 1cm long. And the caps have text on the top edge (not on the face) that reads "22nK400VL". Are these really 0.022uF Sprague Orange Drops?
Are these really Sprague Orange Drops?
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Omiewise65
Tele-Afflicted
No, they are not. They're still probably just fine as tone caps, though. The reason I use orange drops is because they're very consistent, with an entire batch usually measuring +/- .001 uf from spec.
Can you measure the capacitance?
I'd still contact the seller and probably give him bad feedback since the item sent wasn't the item he described or pictured.
Can you measure the capacitance?
I'd still contact the seller and probably give him bad feedback since the item sent wasn't the item he described or pictured.
Zenzeypher
Tele-Afflicted
they look like chinese fakes to me...
Phostenix
Tele-Afflicted
What are the numbers on the caps? Sprague caps will have numbers like Omiewise65's pics.
The one Omiwise65 posted decodes like this:
715P is the series (there are several types of Sprague Orange Drop caps - could also be 225P)
200V is the voltage rating (200 Volts)
473J is the value (.047uF)
0825 is the date code (25th week of 2008)
You'll see those markings in your ebay seller's pic in the auction, too.
The one Omiwise65 posted decodes like this:
715P is the series (there are several types of Sprague Orange Drop caps - could also be 225P)
200V is the voltage rating (200 Volts)
473J is the value (.047uF)
0825 is the date code (25th week of 2008)
You'll see those markings in your ebay seller's pic in the auction, too.
capth00k
TDPRI Member
I buy mine from Tubesandmore.com (Antique Electronics Supply)... and they look different. I think the ones you have aren't sprague
tfsails
Friend of Leo's
Shhh...don't tell anyone, but electrons don't know what brand of capacitor they go through!
Phostenix
Tele-Afflicted
But, if you pay $2 each for Spragues, you should get Spragues.
JohnS
Friend of Leo's
You've been had, lad.
In case anyone cares, I've determined that the caps are Vishay BC caps, not Vishay Sprague:
http://uk.farnell.com/vishay-bc-components/bfc236855223/capacitor-0-022uf-400v/dp/1215499
http://uk.farnell.com/vishay-sprague/225p22394xd3/capacitor-poly-film-0-022uf-400v/dp/1419089
http://uk.farnell.com/vishay-bc-components/bfc236855223/capacitor-0-022uf-400v/dp/1215499
http://uk.farnell.com/vishay-sprague/225p22394xd3/capacitor-poly-film-0-022uf-400v/dp/1419089
onenotetom
Tele-Afflicted
I agree with the negative feedback especially after looking at the ad.
Off topic but it seems that the number of e-bay and craigslist ads that misrepresent the product or condition is on the rise. Makes the legit sellers look bad.
Off topic but it seems that the number of e-bay and craigslist ads that misrepresent the product or condition is on the rise. Makes the legit sellers look bad.
Tom Pettingill
Tele-Holic
At least they appear to be a decent cap. Polyester film based makes it a match with the 225 series OD's.
In any event I'd ***** at the seller as the auction is not as described. You can't say your going to deliver a specific product and then slip in a disclaimer that says or something like it.
JohnS
Friend of Leo's
Cheaper than getting negative feedback.
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TDPRI Member
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