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  • davmax
    Badcaps Veteran
    • Dec 2005
    • 899

    #1

    Want a Capacitor Lifetime calculator?

    A member asked how to calculate Wet electrolytic capacitor lifetime.

    I put together this calculator to make it easy.
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  • yanz
    Badcaps Veteran
    • Nov 2004
    • 910

    #2
    Re: Want a Capacitor Lifetime calculator?

    that's simple but usefull tool, davmax. thanks! just want to add info that high voltage electrolytic capacitor like panasonic TS-ED, UP, HA, use a different calculation.
    days are so short when you actually do something..

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    • gonzo0815
      Badcaps Legend
      • Feb 2006
      • 1600

      #3
      Re: Want a Capacitor Lifetime calculator?

      Longer or shorter endurance?

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      • ejpalmer
        New Member
        • Jan 2011
        • 1

        #4
        Re: Want a Capacitor Lifetime calculator?

        Hi, can I assume this calculator works for the caps in a typical 80's vintage Pioneer stereo receiver?

        Also, I assume the default values you have for max operating temp (105 deg C) and max life (2K) are typical for consumer electronics gear?

        Thanks, nice job!

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