So I live in Alaska, and having things shipped to me each time I need them isn't exactly the most effective or economical way to do things. Instead I'd rather have some caps in stock just in case I need to replace a onesy twosy. I've often gotten systems in that use like 2 caps on the entire motherboard that are completely different from others and they are the ones that show the bulging signs. Replacing them often brings a board back from the dead.
So I was curious if the veterans among you have a list of common capacitor sizes you recommend keeping around the shop that are often used on boards. I've noticed too that the diameter isn't nearly as important as some places make it out to be, i've never had issues with room (with the exception of this PSU i've been working on).
My own personal note is that 6.3v/1000uF are very common, having a good 50+ of these probably wouldn't hurt. Any other sizes that are very common... say 10v/1500-1800uF?
Id like to have enough of the right caps where I can not worry about having to order out for more but once in a blue moon.
P.S...... also there are lots of brands on the badcaps.net store, I realize that they try to only carry high quality brands (i've used both Rubycon and Samxon) but for instance on the 6.3v/1000uF ones, there are about 10 different choices, some look to be identical short of their model "number". I'm assuming some of those are higher end with a longer expected life, any insight into which to choose? these are mostly used on motherboards, perhaps the occasional LCD....
Thanks Guys
So I was curious if the veterans among you have a list of common capacitor sizes you recommend keeping around the shop that are often used on boards. I've noticed too that the diameter isn't nearly as important as some places make it out to be, i've never had issues with room (with the exception of this PSU i've been working on).
My own personal note is that 6.3v/1000uF are very common, having a good 50+ of these probably wouldn't hurt. Any other sizes that are very common... say 10v/1500-1800uF?
Id like to have enough of the right caps where I can not worry about having to order out for more but once in a blue moon.
P.S...... also there are lots of brands on the badcaps.net store, I realize that they try to only carry high quality brands (i've used both Rubycon and Samxon) but for instance on the 6.3v/1000uF ones, there are about 10 different choices, some look to be identical short of their model "number". I'm assuming some of those are higher end with a longer expected life, any insight into which to choose? these are mostly used on motherboards, perhaps the occasional LCD....
Thanks Guys
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