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 <[email protected]>
To: Kris Merschrod <[email protected]>
Cc: Drakelist <[email protected]>
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
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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
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