CECAA850 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I'm about to recap a pair of Chorus one crossovers. There's currently a non polarized radial 68uf in the woofer section and I want to replace it with a like kind. I found one with the proper lead spacing but wasn't sure if it would work as it's rated for 50v and I believe the one currently in there is 100. It's THIS cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 If there's something better out there just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 9 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: I found one with the proper lead spacing but wasn't sure if it would work as it's rated for 50v and I believe the one currently in there is 100. You can replace a 50V cap with a 100V cap, but you can't replace a 100V cap with a 50V cap. EDIT: sorry, searched for 100V caps but forgot non-polarized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 Just now, Edgar said: You can replace a 50V cap with a 100V cap, but you can't replace a 100V cap with a 50V cap That's why I asked, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Just now, Edgar said: You can replace a 50V cap with a 100V cap, but you can't replace a 100V cap with a 50V cap. https://www.newark.com/w/c/passive-components/capacitors/aluminium-electrolytic-capacitors/leaded-aluminium-electrolytic-capacitors?capacitance=68uf&voltage-rating=100v&capacitor-terminals=radial-leaded&diameter=10mm thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Just now, RandyH000 said: thank you You're welcome, but ignore that link -- it's for polarized caps. You need non-polarized. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, Edgar said: You're welcome, but ignore that link -- it's for polarized caps. You need non-polarized. I saw the different lead lengths and wondered about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 I also need 10mm lead spacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Wow, where did they find that original cap? I've searched all over and have not found a single 68uF, 100V, non-polarized cap from any source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 If you're willing to shoehorn-in an axial capacitor, then there is this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codewritinfool Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 https://www.parts-express.com/100uf-100v-electrolytic-non-polarized-crossover-capacitor--027-360 just bend one of the leads around the body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Just now, codewritinfool said: just bend one of the leads around the body? Yes, exactly. But some folks want to keep the original configuration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I have used an Audyn 68uf poly cap from Parts Express with very good results. https://parts-express.com/audyn-cap-q4-68uf-400v-mkp-metalized-polypropylene-foil-crossover-capacitor--027-123 If you want to do this I will walk you through it. Let me know and we can talk. I have used those dinky electrolytics also and they are not the same and do not sound as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 Probably going with the Audyn. I've used them in an H2 recap and really liked them. I'll fit it in there. Thanks again for all the reply's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 49 minutes ago, codewritinfool said: https://www.parts-express.com/100uf-100v-electrolytic-non-polarized-crossover-capacitor--027-360 just bend one of the leads around the body? That's 100 uf, but I get what you're saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 100 volt DC? In a crossover? I'll wager 50 volt will be fine. Certainly worth a $3.00 attempt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, babadono said: Certainly worth a $3.00 attempt. But not worth doing twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 42 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: Probably going with the Audyn. I've used them in an H2 recap and really liked them. I'll fit it in there. Thanks again for all the reply's. Carl , sorry to but in , where do you buy the Audyn.from , local guy , or online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 19 minutes ago, RandyH000 said: Carl , sorry to but in , where do you buy the Audyn.from , local guy , or online Parts Express Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 16 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: Parts Express PE was no surprise , but the price is a surprise --------tx Carl ------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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