[Collins] Cap questions.

[Barockteer at aol.com]

Answers to questions 1 and 2:
 
1- 'High Ripple'. I think this is a description of what the cap will  
tolerate, more than a description of what it will produce. Electrolytic caps  have an 
equivalent series resistance (ESR), and the ripple current throught the  ESR 
generates heat. I think 'High Ripple' caps either have a low ESR or can  
tolerate the heat better. I think: OK to use.
 
2. 330 vs 120 ufd. Why fix it if it wasn't originally broke? If 125 ufd  
worked well in original production, then no need to go to 330ufd. Inrush current  
would be more than double, and with today's higher line voltages, would stress 
 the transformers with no noticeable benefit. I think: Stay with 120 uFd.
 
-Tony, K1KP