> -----Original Message----- > From: cctalk [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jarratt > RMA > Sent: 11 May 2016 22:34 > To: Discussion: Posts <[email protected]> > Subject: Replacement for a Corcom F2987A EMI Filter > > I have two failed Corcom filters in two DEC Rainbows. I see some spares > available in the US, but shipping to the UK is likely to be prohibitive and I > would like if possible to find a modern equivalent. It is this one: > http://meci.com/corcom-12-20129-01-emi-line-filter-model-f2987a.html. >
I have found an original filter on ebay in the US, shipping it here would cost about the same as buying a modern replacement. So I have a choice: 1. Fit a modern replacement, which won't fit exactly and won't look right, but will surely last a while. 2. Fit a working original, which will fit and will look right, but may fail on me. What is the longevity of these filters like in general? I am not asking about this specific make/model, although I have two failed ones (and two that are still good). Thanks Rob
