[sdiy] 16v cap in for 10v cap

[Paul Schreiber]

you can *always* substitute a higher voltage cap.

When replacing older caps with new, use a 105C rated (as opposed to 85C rated) part
with low ESR/"low impedance". The cost is about the same, but it will perform and last much longer.

Paul S.

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: krisp 
  To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl 
  Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 9:34 AM
  Subject: [sdiy] 16v cap in for 10v cap


  Hi ive got a oberheim xpander in frunt of me that c9 on the power supply is busted
  its a 1000uf 10v would it be safe to put a 1000uf 16v in its place or is it best to wait and get a 10v cap on monday ?
  thanks for any help
  paul darlow
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