Nikko Alpha II Capacitor question


I have mint Alpha II that I am recapping. One of the large power supply capacitors- 10,000 uf  63 wv is leaking. The problem is they have three leads. I cannot find replacement capacitors with three leads and am not astute enough to devise a Plan B. Can anyone weigh in on a replacement that may be available or how to convert these to 2 lead?
ovinewar

Showing 1 response by teo_audio

the three pin types are still available, check digikey, do some searching.

if they are three ’wire’ types as the cans have solderable tabs for wire, or if they have tabs or pins that are for sticking through holes for soldering right to the board...both types are generally available.

You might have to go up in voltage and capacitance, to like 80vdc at 12,000 to get a can that is the same size diameter.

If they look like this (except three pin, not 4), then you should have the ability to get a higher voltage replacement. A higher voltage is fine, no big deal. (Image is of nikko alpha 440 capacitors)

They are still made in that pin configuration, finding them in stock is the bigger problem.

try digikey, mouser, newark, and so on.