Substitute for VTL5C3?

[clintronics]

Is there a substitute for VTL5C3 Vactrol? everyone seems out of stock on these or the price is too high.

[Enzo]

I didn't check stock at Magic PArts or CEDist, but their prices don't seem out of line.


Allied is out of 5C3, but you ought to be able to use the 5C3/2, and they have 10,000 of those in stock at $5.

[clintronics]

I assume I clip the center (4) leg and its now the same part.

[Enzo]

Honestly I don't know if that is a center tap of the 5C3 value, or if it is two 5C3 values, one on either side. An ohm meter should tell the tale quickly enough though.