[time-nuts] HP 5370B Leds pulsing slowly, buttons selecting normally, PB ...

[Bob Smither]

On 07/06/2013 07:55 AM, Adrian wrote:
> Mark,
>
> I wouldn't replace a 20V cap with an only 10V rated one, especially when the
> nominal working voltage is alrady 10V. That would be a very bad idea.
> You can always use caps with higher voltage ratings as replacements which is
> good for reliability, but don't do the other way.
>
> The exotic values HP was using (17.000 uF) are probably near impossible to
> find, except old stock (not so great with electrolytics) or you go to a
> manufacturer and get them custom made.

There are several on ebay.com.  Search for "17,000 ufd."  Sprague 17,000 ufd at
20 Volts, CD 17,000 ufd at 30 Volts, etc.

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