case sizes

[chevy56]

Is there a case code when ordering a capacitor that lays flat on the board like this one?A regular one won't fit it would be too tall.I can't get them to send the right kind its always a regular standard one they send.I wish it was this easy to send them a pic.Please help

[seanc]

Re: case sizes

That's a normal radial, through hole, leaded (not snap in) capacitor.
You just bend the legs.

[mariushm]

Re: case sizes

I don't get it...

New capacitors come with long wires so it wouldn't be that hard for you to bend the wires and lay the capacitor flat on the board:



some also use heat shrink tubing or even simple plastic tubing to isolate one of the wires from the other but most of the time it's not required.

[PlainBill]

Re: case sizes

Is there a case code when ordering a capacitor that lays flat on the board like this one?A regular one won't fit it would be too tall.I can't get them to send the right kind its always a regular standard one they send.I wish it was this easy to send them a pic.Please help

It IS difficult to buy those caps with long leads. The solution is easy - solder two pieces of wire to the short legs on the capacitor. Cut the leads off the original cap and use them, if nothing else.

PlainBill