PSU cap replacement question.

[webstien]

I have a max power power supply with bulging Unite caps out the o/p site.

I'd like to replace the 16v/1000uf (x2) and 10v/1000uf caps (x4). I have some new 10v 1000uf rubycon mbz and was wondering if those would work for a power supply in place of the busted 10/1000s?

The I/P caps (200v,330uf) are also UNITE brand, should I replace those as well? I dont think they are leaking but im not sure...

[kc8adu]

Re: PSU cap replacement question.

the mbz will be fine.
the primary caps should be ok.

[japlytic]

Re: PSU cap replacement question.

First, what is the wattage of the unit?

[Chris1992]

Re: PSU cap replacement question.

Second, what is the brand?

[kc8adu]

Re: PSU cap replacement question.

Second, what is the brand?

he said max power.
likely a 8 oz wonder.
i have seen unite caps in many of the same crap different name psu's.
a pic would tell us.

[Chris1992]

Re: PSU cap replacement question.

sorry, didn't read carefully. Most likely crap.

[larrymoencurly]

Re: PSU cap replacement question.

My 2-3-year-old 300W Maxpower (http://static.flickr.com/41/75125024_161da61ad7_b.jpg) has 560uF HEC I/P caps, JEE and Saturn (? "S" surrounded by a horizontal ring) O/P caps. The EMI line filter was not originally part of the PSU. The O/P capacitance for the +12V rail, rated 12A, is only 1000uF, or no more than half as much as that of my other PSUs with +12V rails rated for 15-16A.

[webstien]

Re: PSU cap replacement question.

I was able to find some replacements caps in some old AT power supplies that I was scrapping, took them out put them in the max power and everything is working again.

[linuxguru]

Re: PSU cap replacement question.

Not an advisable transplant - some of those older AT caps would be drying out as well. New, low-ESR caps are the recommended option, if you want to avoid another repair within a short time frame.