Can I make a Non-Polar Electrolytic using two polar ones

[PaulHilgeman]

Can I just hook them up in parallel with the inputs switched? Of course using half of the value for each one?

-Paul

 

[hitsware]

in series........ either + connected to + or - connected to -

 

[PaulyG]

I have seen them put in series with the minuses connected together. This would halve your capacitance.

-PaulyG

 

[psychokids]

yep, in series, but make sure to use double the value for each one.

-Chris

 

[PaulHilgeman]

Thanks alot!!!

 

[Aiace]

Connect them in serie

You have to connect them in serie. Non polarized caps are simply two polarized in serie. An elctrolitic is a resistor (a BAD resistor) if you connect it inverse. It's better if you use a paper & oil capacitor.
Bye
Aiace

 

[lohk]

Connect them back to back (minus) to get half the capacitance, but it is advisable to ground that connection with a 100k resistor for a typical audio application.