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Default Variation in usable capacitor ratings?

In power supplies the capacitance values are usually not critical, so
anything up to 3 times the value is probably okay, actually, a good
thing.

The voltage rating can also be higher, up to 3 times higher is
perfectly okay. If you go above that, there's a chance the capacitor
will over time lose part of it's dielectric thickness, which will
increase the capacitance, which is harmless in 98% of the cases.