Is my cap too big?
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Orange drop caps are quite large. Especially as that is the 630V version. If it physically fits then that’s fine.
If it fits, wear it :).
(It is the correct value, which is all that matters.)
(It is the correct value, which is all that matters.)
Not quite all that matters.ICBM said:
(It is the correct value, which is all that matters.)
It's also an excellent colour.
I got them from Axetec whilst ordering some Iron Gears. These were the only size of .022uf orange drop they do so thought nothing of it until they arrived. They're jumbo!Sporky said:Not quite all that matters.ICBM said:
(It is the correct value, which is all that matters.)
It's also an excellent colour.
And yes. The only thing better than orange is burnt orange. But burnt orange might imply that I borked the install.
Be grateful for large capacitors. It makes the printed legend easier to read - especially at an advanced age.
Yeah, I had the same the last time I ordered the 0.022uF ones from AxeTec. They were too large to try and cram into the control cavity of the guitar I needed that value for, but will no doubt be of use in another guitar with more space in the cavity. They do come as smaller ones in that uF value (eg. THESE 100v ones) but you often don't know what size you will be sent unless you have bought them regularly before from a retailer or if the online seller shows photos of the actual capacitors against something of a known size..
Always check the dimensions of these things!
More so if it's to go on a PCB where leg spacing and stuff can be important. Less so on guitar wiring tbf, but you still don't want something ridiculous!
That looks fine though.
It won't sound any different to a cheap wee ceramic job right enough, assuming the values are the same.
More so if it's to go on a PCB where leg spacing and stuff can be important. Less so on guitar wiring tbf, but you still don't want something ridiculous!
That looks fine though.
It won't sound any different to a cheap wee ceramic job right enough, assuming the values are the same.
Should start a thread "colour is the most important thing to us in a capacitor". 
I bought some resistors from Tayda which were way bigger than your average resistor, still not sure what to do with them !
What are their voltage ratings? Might be suitable for amplifier circuits.Paul_C said:I bought some resistors from Tayda which were way bigger than your average resistor, still not sure what to do with them !
Although resistors do have a voltage rating, it’s usually the power rating which is more important. The only common application I know of where the voltage rating matters more is as plate load resistors in valve amps, when exceeding the voltage rating can sometimes be a cause of failure even when the power rating isn’t. The two are usually related, larger resistors have both higher power and voltage ratings.Funkfingers said:What are their voltage ratings? Might be suitable for amplifier circuits.Paul_C said:I bought some resistors from Tayda which were way bigger than your average resistor, still not sure what to do with them !
Sorry, very nerdy thread diversion :).
Axetec doesn't give the physical size of the capacitor, just the rating. I wasn't expecting this beast, and there's two of them!
They'll be going in here with two new push/push tone pots
They'll be going in here with two new push/push tone pots
Well does your head get cold??
But srsly, should be ok
But srsly, should be ok
Tons of room, especially if you eliminate some of the unnecessary cable. Even if you don’t it will still easily fit.DiscoStu said:Axetec doesn't give the physical size of the capacitor, just the rating. I wasn't expecting this beast, and there's two of them!
They'll be going in here with two new push/push tone pots
That's why we keep you! ;)ICBM said:
Sorry, very nerdy thread diversion :).
Fortunately there's enough space between the back of your pots and the underside of the cavity cover and enough space between the opposing pot lugs to solder those clunky capacitors in. It's when you're working in a smaller and shallower cavity like a Telecaster sized one where there just isn't enough space. Do you have any thin heatshrink tubing (eg. 2.4mm that shrinks down to about 1mm) to slide over the exposed wire legs of the capacitors? It's good practice to save them from touching anything else, but the wires on them are stiff enough to bend to shape where they can be made to steer clear of other connections. If I don't have thin heatshrink tube I just strip the insulation off ordinary wire and use that. If you still don't like the idea of massive orange boiled sweets in there the small green Mylar capacitors would do the same job. I have plenty and could put a couple in an envelope for you.
Mini pots and massive caps! Should be enough space to work with in there at least.DiscoStu said:Axetec doesn't give the physical size of the capacitor, just the rating. I wasn't expecting this beast, and there's two of them!
They'll be going in here with two new push/push tone pots
They'll be easier to hold, that's for sure
The 200volt versions are noticeably smaller, but these will work just fine
Guitars don't carry much voltage anyway so all cap voltage ratings are overkill in a guitar
One of the best things about Orange drops is good stiff wire legs on them so they don't flop around
One of the best things about Orange drops is good stiff wire legs on them so they don't flop around
If you're feeling overwhelmed by this I'll take the guitar off your hands for £150 ;)
Been a long time since I did guitar electrickery, does this cap look mahoosive or is that normal size? I seem to remember them being a lot smaller than that on previous projects.