[sdiy] Variable Voltage Regulator as replacement?

[patchell]

    No, it is not a direct replacement, but, with a little effort, it could be.

    However, 7808 are availiable from Mouser, http://www.mouser.com, and Jameco (try them first),
http://www.jameco.com.  Mouser is best place for bulk deals.  I can't remember what their onesy-twosy policies
are, but I get stuff from both compaines, as well as Digikey, http://www.digikey.com.

    Of course, I am assuming you are in the states.  If you are in europe, I will leave it to the europeans to
stear you to the correct place....

John Lamb wrote:

> Is it viable to use a 317 type variable voltage regulator as a replacement for a 7808 8v voltage regulator?
> I'm buliding a PAiA Fatman from someone's botched previous attempt and I can't find this part anywhere,
> but I do have the variable regulator.  Also, any links or advice on performing this procedure would be
> much appreciated.
>
> Also, where can I find resources on building a tape delay box?  It doesn't HAVE to be tube-based. ; )
>
> Thanks in advance,
> John Lamb

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