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Capacitors 101
TV on bench with vented main filter cap, (220uf @ 200v), and I've a
simple query. Can I up the ante on this and replace with a 470uf @ 200v? It's a switched mode p. supply and the pop was a result of a power surge, didn't take anything else out. Is it just a question of economics when it comes to filtering, (cheap walmart tv), or might I disturb the fragile balance in the smps. My thought is, better filter, smoother dc. Any thoughts??? Cheers, Steve |
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"Stevie D" wrote in message
ps.com... TV on bench with vented main filter cap, (220uf @ 200v), and I've a simple query. Can I up the ante on this and replace with a 470uf @ 200v? It's a switched mode p. supply and the pop was a result of a power surge, didn't take anything else out. Is it just a question of economics when it comes to filtering, (cheap walmart tv), or might I disturb the fragile balance in the smps. My thought is, better filter, smoother dc. Any thoughts??? Cheers, Steve Well, your thought is correct about smoother DC, however, there are other considerations that are important as well. Inrush surge current is the first thing that comes to mind. When you first apply power to an uncharged capacitor, it looks like a dead short across the line. The higher the capacitance, the higher the surge current. If the surge is large enough, you'll blow the line fuse. Unless you just like digging around in a dead TV set just to change the fuse every few times it's powered on, it would definitely be a nuisance. -- Dave M MasonDG44 at comcast dot net (Just substitute the appropriate characters in the address) Some days you're the dog, some days the hydrant. |
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Capacitors 101
DaveM wrote: The higher the capacitance, the higher the surge current. Within certain limits. More likely it'll make the inrush current last longer, which could indeed also blow the fuse. Graham |
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Capacitors 101
Graham, Dave, thanks for the input. I'll consider replacing the cap
with the initial value just err on the side of caution and avoid a call back. This being said, I've had better luck in the past with closer values, within 100uf or so. Happy Holidays Cheers, Steve Eeyore wrote: DaveM wrote: The higher the capacitance, the higher the surge current. Within certain limits. More likely it'll make the inrush current last longer, which could indeed also blow the fuse. Graham |
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"Stevie D" writes:
Graham, Dave, thanks for the input. I'll consider replacing the cap with the initial value just err on the side of caution and avoid a call back. This being said, I've had better luck in the past with closer values, within 100uf or so. Happy Holidays I also wonder if the cap is the only problem. --- sam | Sci.Electronics.Repair FAQ: http://www.repairfaq.org/ Repair | Main Table of Contents: http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/ +Lasers | Sam's Laser FAQ: http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/lasersam.htm | Mirror Sites: http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/F_mirror.html Important: Anything sent to the email address in the message header above is ignored unless my full name AND either lasers or electronics is included in the subject line. Or, you can contact me via the Feedback Form in the FAQs. |
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Thanks for the feedback/comment Sam, I've had the set on now since I've
replaced the cap, no more "poof"! The client lives in a rural area with frequent surges in the supply line, (transmission lines affected by ice storms and the like, I'm in Canada ya know...eh). Pretty straight forward repair. Merry Happy Joyous Holidays one and all, health and happiness in the new year! Cheers, Steve Sam Goldwasser wrote: "Stevie D" writes: Graham, Dave, thanks for the input. I'll consider replacing the cap with the initial value just err on the side of caution and avoid a call back. This being said, I've had better luck in the past with closer values, within 100uf or so. Happy Holidays I also wonder if the cap is the only problem. --- sam | Sci.Electronics.Repair FAQ: http://www.repairfaq.org/ Repair | Main Table of Contents: http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/ +Lasers | Sam's Laser FAQ: http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/lasersam.htm | Mirror Sites: http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/F_mirror.html Important: Anything sent to the email address in the message header above is ignored unless my full name AND either lasers or electronics is included in the subject line. Or, you can contact me via the Feedback Form in the FAQs. |
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On 18 Dec 2006 17:50:10 -0800, the renowned "Stevie D"
wrote: TV on bench with vented main filter cap, (220uf @ 200v), and I've a simple query. Can I up the ante on this and replace with a 470uf @ 200v? It's a switched mode p. supply and the pop was a result of a power surge, didn't take anything else out. Is it just a question of economics when it comes to filtering, (cheap walmart tv), or might I disturb the fragile balance in the smps. My thought is, better filter, smoother dc. Any thoughts??? Cheers, Steve Going higher on working voltage is a better (and very safe bet), but probably it was just a cheap physically small capacitor and replacing it will do the trick. Best regards, Spehro Pefhany -- "it's the network..." "The Journey is the reward" Info for manufacturers: http://www.trexon.com Embedded software/hardware/analog Info for designers: http://www.speff.com |
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