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timmy 11-28-2017 07:00 AM

Cap sub
 
Can a 1000pf mica be used in place of .001nf 600v in a horizontal circuit ? :scratch2:

David Roper 11-28-2017 08:09 AM

Are you sure that's in nanofarads? .001 nf = 1pf. .001 uf = 1000pf.

timmy 11-28-2017 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by David Roper (Post 3192604)
Are you sure that's in nanofarads? .001 nf = 1pf. .001 uf = 1000pf.

Yes I have a typical .001 600 v cap that measures to high in NF but the only other cap I have is a 1000pf mica.

old_tv_nut 11-28-2017 10:46 AM

I would be cautious about the mica not being able to handle the possibly high current, depending on where in the circuit the cap is. Better to get the original type just to be safe.

timmy 11-28-2017 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by old_tv_nut (Post 3192606)
I would be cautious about the mica not being able to handle the possibly high current, depending on where in the circuit the cap is. Better to get the original type just to be safe.

I actually posted the wrong voltages, there are 2 .001 caps that are 200v and 400 volt so the Micas I have are 500v so I'm just wondering if it may be ok to use the Micas. These caps I want to use are going in the sweep section and besides I think it's better using Micas instead of ceramic disc which change with temps.

old_tv_nut 11-28-2017 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by timmy (Post 3192607)
... I think it's better using Micas instead of ceramic disc which change with temps.

This may be correct, but if the ceramic has a particular temperature coefficient to compensate a coil drift, you should use that.
Edit: if it's just a coupling cap and not a frequency determining part, it makes no difference what the tempco is.
What are the markings on the ceramics?

timmy 11-28-2017 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by old_tv_nut (Post 3192627)
This may be correct, but if the ceramic has a particular temperature coefficient to compensate a coil drift, you should use that.
Edit: if it's just a coupling cap and not a frequency determining part, it makes no difference what the tempco is.
What are the markings on the ceramics?

The 2 caps are not ceramics they are the typical caps you would change when recapping a set they are black or sometimes green or red color.

David Roper 11-28-2017 06:52 PM

Then I'd use ordinary 630V yellow film caps. Orange if you need radial leads.


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