momaka made an interesting statement in a previous thred:
Let's say I'm ordering batches of small value electrolytics for PSU re-caps in price-break quantities of around 100+, but I want ones that will have a long lifetime and won't be the weak link in the PSU, is the endurance rating of a particular series something I should take into consideration?
For example, most 5mm caps endurance rating is below that of wider caps even within the same series. Is a 5mm cap with an 1000 hour endurance rating less reliable than a cap of the same series with say a 2000 hour or more endurance rating, or do they last just as long as their counterparts as long as they are not 'abused'?
Should I value higher ripple ratings in 5mm caps over endurance ratings?
Originally posted by momaka
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For example, most 5mm caps endurance rating is below that of wider caps even within the same series. Is a 5mm cap with an 1000 hour endurance rating less reliable than a cap of the same series with say a 2000 hour or more endurance rating, or do they last just as long as their counterparts as long as they are not 'abused'?
Should I value higher ripple ratings in 5mm caps over endurance ratings?
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