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    Why DSL filters go bad over time

    In an old ADSL filter which was not adequately filtering out noise on the phone line at a client's house was a 1uF 100V Jun Fu bipolar electrolytic capacitor.

    I recommend against using aluminium electrolytic capacitors in DSL filters, because they can deteriorate over time, even the good ones. But you can't tell if they have electrolytic capacitors unless you open them (and void the approval).
    Good filters have polyester or polypropylene and sometimes tantalum (still a good choice) capacitors inside.

    The largest non-electrolytic capacitor I have seen in a DSL filter was a 1uF 63V polyester unit.
    My first choice in quality Japanese electrolytics is Nippon Chemi-Con, which has been in business since 1931... the quality of electronics is dependent on the quality of the electrolytics.

    #2
    Re: Why DSL filters go bad over time

    Jun Fu? no wonder..
    they always dry out.. even from just sitting around unused..

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      #3
      Re: Why DSL filters go bad over time

      I have a brand new ADSL filter on my phone that does almost nothing to block the DSL noise. Going to have to get under the desk and change it out.
      "It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so."
      Mark Twain

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      Rod Serling

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        #4
        Re: Why DSL filters go bad over time

        tantalum is polarised, and "very" sensitive to reverse current.
        it would be insanely stupid to use one inplace of a bi-polar device unless your trying to start a fire.

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          #5
          Re: Why DSL filters go bad over time

          or you could just go with cable. for an extra $10-15 a month you dont' have to deal with this crap. of course its not available everywhere I know.

          but if you have cable available in your area, please use it, thank you.
          Cap Datasheet Depot: http://www.paullinebarger.net/DS/
          ^If you have datasheets not listed PM me

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            #6
            Re: Why DSL filters go bad over time

            cable is not a solid connection... it peaks... but, it is worth it if is not too pricey

            i have always heard you should change the filters yearly as they do go bad... i used to have it in my old house, but we have cable here at the new house (no dsl here as the phone lines are too old).
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              #7
              Re: Why DSL filters go bad over time

              The caps in my filter look like polyester.
              sig files are for morons

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