[sdiy] Filter Caps ---does size matter

[Graham Atkins]

Hi Geoff,

No this Isn't a problem as long as the voltage rating is not less than  
the original. Obviously as the V or C value increases so does the  
physical
size so that is a consideration. The good news is that electrolytic  
capacitors have moved on considerably since the 70's. The electrolyte  
is better,
modern caps have a longer life and tend to be less leaky. The other  
thing is that for a given value they have tended to become smaller  
having
the advantage that we can use higher C values when repairing old  
equipment.

Graham

On 30 Jul 2010, at 05:58, 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
>
>
>
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