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Determing Cap Voltage Ratings

Started by skypn, March 10, 2020, 08:06:11 PM

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skypn

On many of the schematics for effect pedals I find on line, there is no mention of what voltage rating needed for electrolytic caps. how do I determine this? TIA
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Axldeziak

I just aim higher than the voltage the circuit uses. If it's 9V, I use 16V or higher.

skypn

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somnif

Only thing to be careful of is higher voltage means bigger cap, and you may run into cases of things being a bit too thick to fit. Usually not a big issue if you keep things under 50V (maybe under 35V for higher values) but some layouts can be finicky.