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  • cropduster
    New Member
    • Apr 2011
    • 3

    #1

    Does size matter?

    Dang it!! It was late and I didn't catch it, I ordered the 1800uF 6.3v 10mm MCZ Series instead of the 8mm. As long as there aren't any clearance problems and I just tweak the leads over a little to fit I'm thinking I'll be OK right???
  • seanc
    Badcaps Legend
    • Nov 2008
    • 1319

    #2
    Re: Does size matter?

    As long as they fit in the space you're working with, it will be fine.

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    • cropduster
      New Member
      • Apr 2011
      • 3

      #3
      Re: Does size matter?

      GREAT!! I appreciate the response. I was 99% sure but I hate to go through the whole procedure just to have to re-do it. Thanks again.

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      • mockingbird
        Badcaps Legend
        • Dec 2008
        • 5484
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        #4
        Re: Does size matter?

        You'll get higher ripple suppression, lower ESR, and a longer MTBF, so yes, if you can fit thicker caps, do it!

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        • PCBONEZ
          Grumpy Old Fart
          • Aug 2005
          • 10661
          • USA

          #5
          Re: Does size matter?

          When you "tweak the leads" do it such that there is no pressure on the rubber bung from the leads both while bending and as installed.

          If you pull against the rubber to bend,, or install them with sideways tension on the leads,, you may create a path for a leak.
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          • dood
            Deputy dood
            • Mar 2004
            • 2462
            • USA

            #6
            Re: Does size matter?

            I was about to move this to the VIP section... glad I opened it first :p
            Ludicrous gibs!

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            • cropduster
              New Member
              • Apr 2011
              • 3

              #7
              Re: Does size matter?

              And............. success!!
              I only had one I had to leave a little tall to clear but it"ll be fine. I actually replaced this motherboard 8 months ago and then my son told me it was getting flakey again. Opened it up and 9 TK caps were bulging again. I"ve soldered stuff all my life but nothing as intricate as this. Damn those traces are close together!! Really glad I found this site. Ordered the caps from here and checked the tutorials to make sure there wasn't anything wierd I had to know. Thanks guys for the help!!

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              • PCBONEZ
                Grumpy Old Fart
                • Aug 2005
                • 10661
                • USA

                #8
                Re: Does size matter?

                Originally posted by dood
                I was about to move this to the VIP section... glad I opened it first :p
                Yeah, I was gonna respond with my wife's opinion on the matter but I figured I'd behave this time.
                .
                Mann-Made Global Warming.
                - We should be more concerned about the Intellectual Climate.

                -
                Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.

                - Dr Seuss
                -
                You can teach a man to fish and feed him for life, but if he can't handle sushi you must also teach him to cook.
                -

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                • kaboom
                  "Oh, Grouchy!"
                  • Jan 2011
                  • 2507
                  • USA

                  #9
                  Re: Does size matter?

                  Originally posted by dood
                  I was about to move this to the VIP section... glad I opened it first :p
                  Last edited by kaboom; 04-09-2011, 10:03 PM.
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                  EOL it...
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                  All style and no substance.
                  Originally posted by smashstuff30
                  guilty,guilty,guilty,guilty!
                  guilty of being cheap-made!

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