Phil Sardo
New Member
Looking to replace the capacitors in a crossover. The marking on the existing crossover is 2MFD 30WV. Can't seem to find a cross reference for a suitable replacement. Any sugggestions?
Capacitor replacement
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darkblue94
The Devil made me do it.
All you need to be concerned about is that you replace it with another 2 microfarad capacitor, voltage can be increased without issue.
Should be much better than the original part: https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-dmpc-20-20uf-250v-polypropylene-capacitor--027-414
Overkill: https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-pmpc-20-20uf-250v-precision-audio-capacitor--027-214
Overkill: https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-pmpc-20-20uf-250v-precision-audio-capacitor--027-214
Phil Sardo
New Member
Thanks for all the input but I am looking to restore these speakers to original factory specs thus my quest to find an exact replacement. I'll keep searching for a while longer and unless I find a match I will go with one of the suggested caps. Keeps your eyes open for a cap like this and keep me posted. Thanks to all.
What's in there appears to be a non-polar electrolytic. Quite frankly, they're crap for crossover use.
If you really want one for some reason, this is about as close as you're going to get: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Lelon/TN2R2K2ABK-0613P/?qs=4ZuRpliPd6yPHIoLUQlHmg==
Or these, but they're only 25V: http://www.tedss.com/Capacitors/Browse/aluminum-electrolytic-axial
You won't find a radial, 2uF 30V bi-polar electrolytic anymore. Such a beast is most likely extinct.
If you really want one for some reason, this is about as close as you're going to get: http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Lelon/TN2R2K2ABK-0613P/?qs=4ZuRpliPd6yPHIoLUQlHmg==
Or these, but they're only 25V: http://www.tedss.com/Capacitors/Browse/aluminum-electrolytic-axial
You won't find a radial, 2uF 30V bi-polar electrolytic anymore. Such a beast is most likely extinct.
KingBubba
"Too Much Stuff"
Original is not necessarily better. I am not sure keeping original parts has any particular effect on resale, if that is what's on your mind. If I had a choice between a stock SX-1250, and a 1250 that had been rehabbed by echowars. I would go with the rehab at a way higher cost to me.
Porkloin
Oscar Heil Groupie
Hear-Hear!
In an age where manufacturing and materials improvements have put better technology in the hands of hobbyists, I've never understood the whole "restore to original" thing. The designers of yesteryear's speakers would've killed for access to what we have and surely would've used it had it been available or economically feasible.
But then, I'm not in the business of collecting and reselling collector's items. My hotrodding, although a sonic joy, is a financial boondoggle.
F1nut
Super Member
LOL.......couldn't have said it better myself.
