[sdiy] Filter Caps ---does size matter

[Oren Leavitt]

geoff james wrote:
> Hi All .i'm refurbing the infamous Synthi AKS power supply.
> I've replaced the 2200/1000 ufd (25v) caps with 10,000 ufd (40v). Could 
> these be too big and cause problems with the bridge rectifier etc.
> Regards
> Geoff
> 
>

Geoff,
I'm assuming that these are the main filters after the rectifier.
You should be fine as long as the rectifier can handle the maximum 
current rating of the power transformer.
- Oren