10-05-2012, 12:25 PM
There are several schools of thought about replacing the electrolytic filter caps in the power supply circuitry. Many restorers believe that the biggest considerations for replacing electrolytics are only cost and size of the replacement cap. What I mean by this is that they see no problem with larger cap values, as long as they physically fit.
Some restorers limit this to no more than 100% over the original value.
It is important to consider that the larger the electrolytic value in microfarads, the larger hit your rectifier will take until the caps are fully charged. ONCE charged, however, no difference.
Personally, I like keeping it close to the original value. Maybe a couple of mFd higher, NEVER lower.
Some restorers limit this to no more than 100% over the original value.
It is important to consider that the larger the electrolytic value in microfarads, the larger hit your rectifier will take until the caps are fully charged. ONCE charged, however, no difference.
Personally, I like keeping it close to the original value. Maybe a couple of mFd higher, NEVER lower.
