Jensen PIO Caps

[ebag4]

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between the Jensen Copper Foil PIO caps in the aluminum colored housing vs the gold colored housing?

I just recieved a couple of 2.2uf 630V Jensen Copper Foil PIO caps that I bought on epay and instead of the gold colored housing they are aluminum (they are a bit larger than I expected as well). I am using these as coupling caps to my self modded SI.

Thanks,
Ed

 

[serengetiplains]

No difference, Ed. If they say copper foil on the can, they're copper foil.

 

[ebag4]

Thanks for the reply Tom.

I understand that these are not polarized however they are marked by a line on one end that I believe represents the connection to the outermost end of the foil. Is there a preferred connection when used as a coupling capacitor ? Should the outermost foil be connected to the RCA input or visa versa, does it matter at all?

Thanks again,
Ed

 

[serengetiplains]

The outer foil typically is placed at the source end in coupling applications. I've not experimented with outer foil placement so can't further comment.

 

[ebag4]

Thanks Tom, I appreciate your comments.

Regards,
Ed