[sdiy] Vactrol replacement parts, Canadian parts suppliers

[Peter Snow]

Hi Darren,

I cannot recommend specifically any Canadian supplier though others may be able to (Doug?).

However, the CLM6000 is still available from Smallbear Electronics in NY -
http://www.smallbearelec.com/ - for about US$5.00 ea.
Steve Daniels, the owner, ships internationally and as far as I can see he charges a fair price for
shipping with no nasty surprises and no minimum order. The guys on the DIY Stompbox forums hold him
in very high regard.  I think Paul Perry and others will confirm this.

Hope this helps,

Peter

Shokwave wrote:
> 
> Hi!
> 
> Playing around with the Anderton book, and I need a replacement for the
> CLM6000. I was wondering if the VTL5LC2 is ok, and if the H11G1 (or any
> H11Gx) can be used. Where are the cheap vactrols, guy?
> 
> While I'm at it: I'm in New Brunswick, Canada, and desperately need a good
> parts supplier on this side of the border. Jameco just hit me with a $25 US
> fee for a certificate of origin, on a $10 order! Add $16 shipping, and
> things are mucho ridiculouso; I WILL NOT be ordering from Jameco ever again.
> BTW, they was no warning that this "certificate" was needed, or what it's
> cost was. Digikey isn't bad, as long as you order >$32, but they are lacking
> in many areas. Mouser is awseome, but the cost of crossing the border is
> likely going to hit me there as well (if anyone in Canada has hints for
> cheap shipping from Mouser, please forward them).
> 
> -Darren Reid