Trying to find some Capacitors..

[jleon92f]

Hi, I am fixing a portable radio, it plays with very low volume and a humming noise. I want to replace the PS caps to start.

500uf 10v or equivalent ? :scratch2:
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Viscount Model 1240 AM/FM SW

Thank you,
John.

 

[AUD101]

You can replace with 470uF 16V, which most component suppliers would generally have in stock

 

[so_ein_pech]

I would be more inclined to go with 560µF caps. Its generally better to go up in capacitance (within 20% of nominal value) than down. Modern caps are much smaller so getting them to fit will not be a problem.

 

[GD70]

An example of the same spec cap, new & old. I was shocked when I opened the package and saw these small caps.

 

[jleon92f]

You can replace with 470uF 16V, which most component suppliers would generally have in stock

I would be more inclined to go with 560µF caps. Its generally better to go up in capacitance (within 20% of nominal value) than down. Modern caps are much smaller so getting them to fit will not be a problem.

Thanks for the replies.. Those I can get locally. :thmbsp: