[Drakelist] How much is an AC-4 power supply really worth? Some thoughts.
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 ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] How much is an AC-4 power supply really worth? Some thoughts.
Kris, some of those supplies fall under the 'it worked the last time it was plugged in' so I'd be very careful about sticking a price on such a item. Some AC4Rs that have my rebuilt kit, and advertised as such, seem to bring in a lot more money, especially on ebay. but, that's just a non scientific observation on my part mike Mike, WB8VGE SunLight Energy Systems The Heathkit Shop http://www.theheathkitshop.com/ J e e p o|||o A man with one clock knows what time it is. A man with two clocks is never sure. On May 15, 2011, at 12:30 PM, Kris Merschrod wrote: 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 ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] How much is an AC-4 power supply really worth? Some thoughts.
A good working condition AC-4 NOT rebuilt is about $60-$90... If it has the AC-4R then it should be another $75-100 IMHO. 73, Lee, KC9CDT -Original Message- From: mike bryce proso...@sssnet.com To: Kris Merschrod k...@merschrod.net Cc: Drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Sun, May 15, 2011 1:12 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist] How much is an AC-4 power supply really worth? Some thoughts. Kris, some of those supplies fall under the 'it worked the last time it was plugged in' so I'd be very careful about sticking a price on such a item. Some AC4Rs that have my rebuilt kit, and advertised as such, seem to bring in a lot more money, especially on ebay. but, that's just a non scientific observation on my part mike Mike, WB8VGE SunLight Energy Systems The Heathkit Shop http://www.theheathkitshop.com/ J e e p o|||o A man with one clock knows what time it is. A man with two clocks is never sure. On May 15, 2011, at 12:30 PM, Kris Merschrod wrote: 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 ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
