Capacitor Kits for Tube Radio Restorations
Now on sale: Capacitor Kits for Tube Radios, Amps, hi-fi's, etc:
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The following Capacitor Kits are now on sale:






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Capacitor Kits Now Available note: MFD, MF and uF are all the same (short form for Microfarad) |
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Capacitor Kit # 1A : 240 Axial Leaded Film Capacitors
Construction: Premium quality metalized Poly Film. Under 0.01uF are constructed of Metalized Polypropylene Film (630 volt, tubular body, wrapped with polyester film tape and ends filled with epoxy resin) while 0.01uF and above are MET Metalized Polyester Film construction. All 630 volt film capacitors made by ISO certified manufacturer and all capacitors are 100% RoHS compliant. Use: Superb for coupling, filtering, bypass and DC blocking in tube radios. Ideal for restorations of tube radios, amps and hi-fi equipment. Also, telecommunications equipment, industrial electronics and other general purpose where high stability and reliability are required. Features: High Voltage; Extra long (48mm) copper-clad steel axial leads; highly stable and reliable; self-healing; non-inductive, good solderability; available in "most often needed" post WWII capacitance (MFD/uF) sizes such as 0.0047uF, 0.1uF, 0.022uF, 0.033uF, 0.047uF, 0.1uF uF etc originally installed in 1940's, 1950's qnd 1960's tube radios, TVs and amplifiers. |
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Capacitor Kit # 1B : 240 Axial Leaded Film Capacitors
Construction: Premium quality 630 volt metalized Poly Film. Under 0.01uF are constructed of Metalized Polypropylene Film (tubular body, wrapped with polyester tape and sealed with epoxy resin) while 0.01uF and above are MET Metalized Polyester Film construction. All 630 volt film capacitors made by ISO certified manufacturer and are 100% RoHS compliant. Use: Superb for coupling, filtering, bypass and DC blocking in tube radios. Ideal for restorations of tube radios, amps and hi-fi equipment. Also, telecommunications equipment, industrial electronics and other general purpose where high stability and reliability are required. Features: High Voltage; Extra long (48mm) copper-clad steel axial leads; highly stable and reliable; self-healing; non-inductive, good solderability; available in "hard to find" capacitance (MFD/uF) sizes such as 0.005mfd, 0.02mfd, 0.03mfd, 0.04mfd, 0.05mfd, 0.25mfd etc originally installed in tube radios and amplifiers. (Look in an old Sprague or Mallory Capacitor Catalog and you will find that these are the MFD/uF sizes sold for tube radio repairs back in the Golden Age of Radio.). |
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Capacitor Kit # 2 : 225 "Orange Dip" Film Capacitors
Construction: Highest quality poly film construction. Under 0.01uF are PNN Polypropylene Metal-Foil construction while 0.01uF and above are DME Metalized Polyester. These metalized poly film Orange Dips are made by ISO 9002 & 9001 certified manufacturer / OEM supplier to CDE Cornell-Dubilier, (Cornell-Dubilier), HP, Sony, Canon and Bosch. Use: Excellent for DC blocking, coupling, filtering and by-pass in tube radios, audio and guitar amps, hi-fi, communications equipment and general electronics. Superior replacement for paper/wax capacitors in tube electronics. Features: Rated at 630 Volts; Extra long (30mm) copper-ply radial leads; non-inductive construction; good solderability; Compact body size; Orange epoxy dipped for superior heat, moisture and solvent resistance. 17 popular MFD/uF sizes are included in this capacitor kit; Capacitor Specifications |
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Capacitor Kit # 3 : 225 "Orange Dip" Film Capacitors
The Orange Dip capacitors in Kit # 3 have the same features, construction and uses as the Orange Dip capacitors in kit # 2 above, but Kit # 3 comes with pre-WWII capacitance values. With Cap Kit # 3, you get the high performance and ease of installation of Orange Dip Capacitors in a kit that provides old-fashioned uF/MFD sizes. If you like to work with Orange Dips and also like to restore you vintage radios and electronics to “factory specifications” ... this is the Cap KIT for you. 16 popular pre WWII MFD/uF sizes are included in this capacitor kit. All metalized poly film capacitors are made by ISO 9002 & 9001 certified manufacturer / OEM supplier to CDE (Cornell-Dubilier), Sony, HP, Canon and Bosch. Capacitor Specifications |
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Kit # 4A : 73 Electrolytic Capacitors for AC Tube Radios (Axial Leads)
Construction: Low leakage / high quality Aluminum electrolytics. Compact, dry type and polarized with axial leads Factory fresh by OEM/ODM these high quality axial leaded electyrolytic capacitors are SGS International Safety & Quality approved/certified and 100% RoHS compliant. Use: General purpose electrolytic capacitors. E-caps rated at 450 Volts for use as filter capacitors and 50V for the cathode bypass needs of your tube radios. Features: Long axial leads; new (fresh) stock; high quality/low leakage; good solderability; MFD tolerance of +/- 20%; tinned copper-ply leads; available in "popular" tube radio sizes such as 4.7uF, 10uF, 15uF, 22uF, 33uF, 47uF etc.; Capacitor Specifications. |
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Kit # 4B : 75 Electrolytic Capacitors for AC Tube Radios (Axial Leads)
Construction: Low leakage / high quality Aluminum electrolytics. Compact, dry type and polarized with axial leads Factory fresh by OEM/ODM these high quality axial leaded electyrolytic capacitors are SGS International Safety & Quality approved/certified and 100% RoHS compliant. Use: General purpose electrolytic capacitors. E-caps rated at 450 Volts for use as filter capacitors and 50V for the cathode bypass needs of your tube radios. Features: Long axial leads; new (fresh) stock; high quality/low leakage; good solderability; MFD tolerance of +/- 20%; tinned copper-ply leads; available in "hard to find" tube radio sizes such as 1uF, 2uF, 4uF, 12uF, 8uF, 16uF, 20uF, 30uF, 40uF etc.; Capacitor Specifications. |
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Kit # 5A : 95 Electrolytic Capacitors for AC/DC Tube Radios (Axial Leads)
Uses and Features: Same as above AC axial kit, except that filter capacitors in this kit are rated at 160 Volts for AC/DC radio restorations. Construction: Low leakage / high quality Aluminum electrolytics. Compact, dry type and polarized with axial leads Factory fresh by OEM/ODM these high quality axial leaded electyrolytic capacitors are SGS International Safety & Quality approved/certified and 100% RoHS compliant. Capacitor Specs. |
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Kit # 5B : 95 Electrolytic Capacitors for AC/DC Tube Radios (Axial Leads)
Construction, Uses and Features same as above AC axial kit, except that filter capacitors in this kit are rated at 160 Volts for AC/DC radio restorations. Capacitors in this kit come in the "hard to find" sizes of yesteryear. Capacitor Specs. |
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Kit #6 : 85 Electrolytic Capacitors for AC Tube Radios (Radial Leads)
Construction: High quality / low leakage Aluminum. Compact, dry type and polarized Uses: General purpose type electrolytics. 450 Volts for tube radio power supply filter capacitors and 50V for cathode bypass requirements. Features: Long radial leads for easy under chassis installation; High Temp rated at 105C for extra long life; new "fresh" stock; high quality / low leakage; copper-ply leads: good solderability; capacitance tolerance of +/-20%; Capacitor Specifications. |
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Kit #7 : 110 Electrolytic Capacitors for AC/DC Tube Radios (Radial Leads)
Construction, uses and features same as above 450 Volt AC kit, except that filter capacitors in this capacitor kit have Working Voltage of 160 Volts for your AC/DC (transformer-less) radios of the 1940's, 50's and 60's. All capacitors in this kit also rated at 105C for extra long life. Capacitor Specs Free Shipping ! |
110 Electrolytic Capacitors (Radial Leads) |
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Capacitor Combo Kit #8 : 80 Electrolytic Capacitors for AC and AC/DC Tube Radios (Axial Leads)
This kit is a combination of 160V and 450V capacitors. If you like working with Axial leaded Electrolytic Capacitors and enjoy restoring both AC tube radios and AC/DC radios this kit if for you. It is a combination of Kits 4 and 5. All capacitors are factory fresh and high quality. You get both 160 volt E-caps for your AC/DC radios and 450 volt E-caps for your classic AC sets. Capacitor Specs Free Shipping ! |
80 Electrolytic Capacitors (Axial Leads) |
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Capacitor Combo Kit #9 : 100 Electrolytic Capacitors for AC and AC/DC Tube Radios (Radial Leads)
This kit combines 160V and 450V capacitors. If you like working with long Radial leaded Electrolytic Capacitors and enjoy restoring both AC tube radios and AC/DC radios this kit if for you. It is a combination of Kits 6 and 7. You get both 160 volt E-caps for your AC/DC radios and 450 volt E-caps for your classic AC sets. All capacitors in this kit rated at 105C for extra long life. Capacitor Specs Free Shipping ! |
100 Electrolytic Capacitors (Radial Leads) |
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Capacitor Kit # 10 : 150 Dipped Silver Mica Capacitors
Construction: Manufactured from selected Indian ruby muscovite having optimum electrical characteristics. Copper-clad steel leads finished with a solder coating for excellent solderability. Epoxy dipped for superior heat, moisture, vibration and solvent resistance. These top quality 500 Volt Silver Mica Capacitors are made by Simic Electronics, the world renowned producer of high quality ISO certified silver mica capacitors. SIMIC mica capacitors are designed to meet the exacting physical and electrical requirements of the MIL-C-5 and RS-153 specifications. Use: For use where high reliability and capacitance stability are required, such as in tuning/oscillator circuits, DC voltage blocking, high frequency, logic and transmission circuits and filters. Features: Rated at 500 Volts (WVDC) / test voltage 1000V. Long 35mm radial leads for easy under chassis installation. Capacitance tolerance of +/- 5%; Wide operating temperature range: -55 to +150C; Kit includes 42 different pF/mmfd sizes including "hard to find pre-WWII mmfd sizes for tube electronics restorations; Meets specifications of MIL-C-5 and RS-153 and ISO 9002 certified; Silver Mica Capacitor Specifications. Free Shipping ! |
150 Silver Mica Capacitors at 500V |
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Capacitor Kit # 11 : 300 Mylar Polyester Film Capacitors
Construction: High quality duPont Mylar Polyester Film. Use: Good replacement for old paper/wax capacitors in vintage tube radios. Good reputation in use with consumer and industrial electronics. Features: Rated at 630 Volts; Dipped in green epoxy for heat and humidity resistance; Long radial leads (24mm); Good solderability; Kit consists of 7 of the most often needed MFD/uF sizes for tube radio work; Mylar Capacitor Specifications. |
300 Mylar Film Capacitors at 630V Free Shipping ! |
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Capacitor Kit # 12 : 128 Safety / Interference Suppression Capacitors
Construction: X1Y2 are Ceramic Disc Y5V dielectric; Y2 are Metalized Polyester Film; X2 are Metalized Polypropylene Film. All these capacitors are UL, CSA and world-wide safety certified. Use: X1Y2 Disc and Y2 Film types are suitable for both "line-to-ground" and "across-the-line" AC line filtering. X2 is for "across-the-line" line filter application. Safety Approved for use in radios and televisions. Y2 & X2 film type are also ideal "antenna-coupling" capacitors. Features: Rated at 250/275 Volts AC for use in USA, Canada and world-wide. Improves safety and performance of radios/TV via noise interference suppression. All types have long radial leads for easy under chassis installation. Kit consists of 15 of the most often needed types / uF sizes used in radios and TVs. |
128 Safety / Interference Suppression Capacitors at 250/275 VAC Free Shipping ! |
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Capacitor Kit # 14 : 150 Polystyrene Film Capacitors
Polystyrene capacitors have been long time favorite capacitor of audiophiles and high-end audio manufactures such as Telefunken, Blaupunkt, etc. Polystyrene Film capacitors are often referred to as the Holy Grail of Film Capacitors due to their most desirable electrical characteristics such as exceptionally high insulation, low leakage, low dielectric absorption, low distortion and excellent temperature stability. In most instances polystyrene capacitors (often referred to as Styroflex or Styro in Europe) can be used as a direct substitute for silver mica and/or ceramic disc capacitors. Construction: Manufactured from premium quality polystyrene film (PSA) dielectric aluminum foil electrode with long axial tinned copper leads for hand wired circuits. Use: With their excellent electrical characteristics, Polystyrene film capacitors are ideal for use in: tuner & equalization circuits; commercial, industrial & measuring instruments; critical analog circuits; filters, tuners, integrators & sample-and-hold circuits; IF transformers; pulse networks; analogue & digital computing circuits and critical timing circuits such as VCO (voltage-controlled oscillators) and VCF (voltage-controlled filters). Features: Rated at 630 Volts. Capacitance tolerance of +/- 10%; Operating temperature range: -40 to +85C; Kit includes 37 different pF/mmfd sizes. Free Shipping ! . |
150 Polystyrene Capacitors at 630V (Axial Leads) |
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