Replacing a 6.3 Volt cap w/ a 10 Volt- Okay? (electrolytic)

Jonk · 19th July 2005

That pretty much says it.
Same Uf value, but increased voltage from 6.3 to 10.

I've heard people say not to increase the voltage of an electrolytic more than about 15 or 20 percent.
6.3 to 10 would be more than that, but the voltage is so low, maybe it's okay?

BTW, it's in a preamp circuit.

brianroth · 20th July 2005

Shouldn't be a problem at all. I don't know of any "15 to 20 percent rule", since the tolerance of a new cap itself is typically +/- 20%.

Bri

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Jonk Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 563 Thread Starter	Replacing a 6.3 Volt cap w/ a 10 Volt- Okay? (electrolytic) That pretty much says it. Same Uf value, but increased voltage from 6.3 to 10. I've heard people say not to increase the voltage of an electrolytic more than about 15 or 20 percent. 6.3 to 10 would be more than that, but the voltage is so low, maybe it's okay? BTW, it's in a preamp circuit.

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brianroth Lives for gear Joined: May 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,818	Shouldn't be a problem at all. I don't know of any "15 to 20 percent rule", since the tolerance of a new cap itself is typically +/- 20%. Bri __________________ Brian Roth Technical Services Oklahoma City, OK www.BrianRoth.com

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