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Amp Stuff => Tube Amp Building - Tweaks - Repairs => Topic started by: jeff on March 27, 2011, 09:08:01 pm

Title: OK to use over rated caps?
Post by: jeff on March 27, 2011, 09:08:01 pm

Is it OK to use a 20uF/500V cap to replace a 20uF/150V cap?
I have an old amp so I should replace the caps.
I have a couple 20uF/500V can I use them or should I order the 150V caps?

Any difference with going too big?

Title: Re: OK to use over rated caps?
Post by: stingray_65 on March 27, 2011, 09:32:50 pm

Hi Jeff,

Physical size may pose an issue, but other than that it is ok.

Ray