I haven't read this complete thread, but why not buy bipolar caps? Perhaps BGMicro or similar outlet in Canada have surplus. Here is an Australian outlet, though postage would be dear I would think. Bipol 10uF/50v AU$0.70 http://www.altronics.com.au/index.asp?area=3Dprod&grp=3D94 Colin -- cdb, colin@btech-online.co.uk on 10/03/2011 =20 Web presence: www.btech-online.co.uk =20 =20 Hosted by: www.justhost.com.au =20 =20 =20 =20 =20 --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .