What type of caps to use?

Register

Guest Join Us

Hello Guest,

Please feel free to join us!
There are many more parts of the Phorum that only members can see.

Thread Rating:

0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
1
2
3
4
5

Linear Mode

What type of caps to use?

TA Forbes
Deviate Emeritus

Posts: 2,353
Threads: 92
Joined: May 2010
City: Clayton, NC

#13

11-23-2012, 10:23 PM

All kidding aside, Eric, it gets down to what you are most comfortable with using. That is assuming that you have a choice between caps of the same voltage and capacity rating.

PERSONALLY I prefer axial leads, the only radials I have are values that I can only get in radial configuration. \

The "orange dip" caps get too physically large for my taste when you get into values greater than .1mFd. The yellow axials are smaller and easier to use/fit.

Same goes for the film caps when you get into values larger than 0.5 mFd, physically too large. For values larger than 0.5 mFd I use electrolytics.

Find

« Next Oldest | Next Newest »

Messages In This Thread

What type of caps to use? - by Eric Adams - 11-21-2012, 11:42 AM

RE: What type of caps to use? - by Dave - 11-21-2012, 03:48 PM

RE: What type of caps to use? - by Eric Adams - 11-21-2012, 03:57 PM

RE: What type of caps to use? - by 7estatdef - 11-21-2012, 06:11 PM

RE: What type of caps to use? - by Eric Adams - 11-21-2012, 07:11 PM

RE: What type of caps to use? - by Conelrad - 11-22-2012, 03:34 AM

RE: What type of caps to use? - by DeckApe - 11-22-2012, 12:19 PM

RE: What type of caps to use? - by morzh - 11-22-2012, 11:23 PM

RE: What type of caps to use? - by TA Forbes - 11-23-2012, 01:08 PM

RE: What type of caps to use? - by LedHed - 11-23-2012, 01:48 PM

RE: What type of caps to use? - by codefox1 - 11-23-2012, 01:59 PM

RE: What type of caps to use? - by Eric Adams - 11-23-2012, 02:06 PM

RE: What type of caps to use? - by TA Forbes - 11-23-2012, 10:23 PM

RE: What type of caps to use? - by Eric Adams - 11-23-2012, 11:56 PM

RE: What type of caps to use? - by morzh - 11-24-2012, 07:07 PM

View a Printable Version

Users browsing this thread: 2 Guest(s)

Recent Posts
Philco 42-390, code 121 speaker
Using a 5W 1.5k ceramic resistor in place of the field coil and using a 4 ohm PM speaker, I was able to bring the radi...Stevelog — 02:57 PM
Philco 60 Squealing
I have taken out the 2nd IF and found a problem or not. I believe the coils are litz wire. There is a very small strand ...dconant — 02:13 PM
1930s Stromberg-Carlson Tombstone Radio need help identifying model number
Hi Cap'n Clock, Unfortunately, I do not have this radio. This is a shame because this should be a good performer. 2A5...MrFixr55 — 06:48 AM
American Bosch Model 802 auto radio
I think it would come under either American Bosch or United American Bosch. American Bosch made sets for the American We...Arran — 05:53 AM
trying to identify this wire type
Thanks to all for the feedback. As Arran said, it is probably an older replacement and yes it has a grid cap so I will ...georgetownjohn — 09:32 PM
trying to identify this wire type
It's possible that the red wire, actually a grid cap lead, is a very old replacement, I can't remember seeing a pre 1939...Arran — 09:18 PM
Gilfillan Brothers Car Radio?
Hi everyone, Special thanks to Joe Rossi for tracking down this obscure radio and thanks to others who took up the hun...Antipodal — 08:15 PM
trying to identify this wire type
Here's one source for your wire of many. Take care and BE HEALTHY! Gary P.S. Can't get the right color you need? I ...GarySP — 06:40 PM
trying to identify this wire type
...and modern wire of the appropriate gauges and insulation V-rating (300V minimum, usually shown right on the wire) is ...morzh — 05:47 PM
1930s Stromberg-Carlson Tombstone Radio need help identifying model number
I have a question about this radio, is there anyone that has access to this radio that has an intact unmolested speaker ...captainclock1988 — 04:28 PM

Who's Online

There are currently 7066 online users. [Complete List]
» 1 Member(s) | 7065 Guest(s)