Just some thoughts - no questions :>)
Recently I bought an AC-4 power supply (serial # above 55,000) that had
parts missing. Basically, and I knew it, the $43 (included shipping) was
buying a cabinet, the three pronged power cord, the main cord with cinch
connector, the fuse holder, the L-C's for the power line, the terminal
strips and the transformer. Mike's (WB8VRG) AC4R rebuild kit was also
needed to complete the parts. I prefer to buy Mike's rebuild with the PCB
assembled. For the extra $15 I know that it was done well. So, with the
kit and postage another $86 goes into the project. In this case the cost of
a set of components for an AC4 comes to $129.00. Then you have to add TLC,
some enjoyable time at the bench and the proverbial smoke test. .
Considering all of the warnings about how a failing supply can take down a
rig, rebuilding is an insurance policy. Plus, when those caps melt down it
is a real mess to clean up!
So, when looking at Ron's (WB4HFN) price range for AC-4s from $48 to $193.50
with an average of $106, you have to assume that the above average ones are
rebuilt. If a professional adds the TLC and does the rebuild, then another
way shipping would be an additional cost for sure. Then the fair price
should be at the top.
Kris KM2KM
Merschrod
123 Warren Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
www.merschrod.net
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