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  • jcheun
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    • Sep 2009
    • 4

    #1

    combine capacitors

    Can i combined 6.3v 1200uf with a 6.3v 1000uf to get 6.3v 2200uf
  • Toasty
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    • Jul 2007
    • 4171

    #2
    Re: combine capacitors

    Yes in parallel. (-) to (-), (+) to (+).

    Same brand and series.
    veritas odium parit

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    • kc8adu
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      • Nov 2003
      • 8832
      • U.S.A!

      #3
      Re: combine capacitors

      what is the application?
      general purpose yes.
      cpu vrm or power supply no.the esr will be different.

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      • japlytic
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        • Oct 2005
        • 2086
        • Australia

        #4
        Re: combine capacitors

        Make sure that both units are the same manufacturer, series, capacitance, voltage and size. Two 1200uF units will equal 2400uF, which is slightly better.
        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.

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        • i4004
          Badcaps Legend
          • Oct 2006
          • 2029

          #5
          Re: combine capacitors

          >the esr will be different.

          will be lower than each cap separate.

          then again, it can be higher than esr of original cap, depending on the quality/mfr of original and of these 2 replacements...

          but 2 good quality caps will bring esr down in comparison to just one of same series...

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          • kc8adu
            Super Moderator
            • Nov 2003
            • 8832
            • U.S.A!

            #6
            Re: combine capacitors

            Originally posted by i4004
            >the esr will be different.

            will be lower than each cap separate.

            then again, it can be higher than esr of original cap, depending on the quality/mfr of original and of these 2 replacements...

            but 2 good quality caps will bring esr down in comparison to just one of same series...
            yes but the lowest esr cap will be subjected to excessive ripple current.this may shorten its life.

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