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Re: [Amps] L4-B Power Supply

To: "Tom Sessions" <radio_k4rv@peoplepc.com>
Subject: Re: [Amps] L4-B Power Supply
From: R L Measures <r@somis.org>
Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2006 10:16:38 -0700
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On Jul 4, 2006, at 8:09 AM, Tom Sessions wrote:

> After a lighnting hit I found 2 damaged filter capacitors in my  
> L-4B power
> supply.  I decided to replace all of them. While shopping the web and
> catalogs for replacements, I quickly discovered that exact value
> replacements would be considerably physically smaller than the  
> originals,
> and that modern capacitors of larger capacitance and/or higher voltage
> ratings than the originals could easily be fitted into the power  
> supply.
>
> What, then is my best option.
> (1) I could choose capacitors with larger capacity.

Tom ===  The only disadvantage of more filter C is that it requires a  
sturdier glitch R. .

> (2) I could choose capacitors with higher voltage ratings.

Electrolytics are designed to operate continuously at their rated WV.

> (3) Both (1) and (2) together
> (4) I could choose capacitors of the original ratings and possibly  
> use the
> extra space for something else.

I would chose a 105ºC rating with low ESR to reduce internal heating,  
add a real glitch R and step-start.
>
> Most of the capacitor choices I found were of the type using snap in
> terminals.  Into what do these terminals snap?

The least stressful (on both the builder and the capacitors) way to  
mount electrolytics is with silicone rubber adhesive-sealant on a  
flat ABS or polycarbonate insulating sheet.
http://www.somis.org/pb3_pic17.jpg
http://www.somis.org/pb3_pic18.jpg
Leave a few mm gap between caps for air circulation and insulation.

    cheers, Tom

R L MEASURES, AG6K. 805-386-3734
r@somis.org



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