[sdiy] Vactrol replacement parts, Canadian parts suppliers

[Peter Grenader]

Allied Electronic sells the VTL series on their site.   Also U.S., but
possibly not quite so costly??  From what you said, I agree with you --> you
got hosed.  Sorry that happened.

- 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
> 
>