capacitors need to be replaced?

anton · 30th November 2007, 04:08 PM

hello, I have a PPI 2075M amp working since 1990, my question is about the capacitors inside, generally, they need to be replaced after many years?

BWRX · 30th November 2007, 04:29 PM

Only if they fail or go bad. Good quality electrolytics can last for a long time if they're used well within their voltage and current ratings.

anton · 1st December 2007, 01:00 PM

thanks for your answer, it was very clear, actually the amps go fine and I did not note any problem.

30th November 2007, 04:08 PM	#1
anton diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: rome	capacitors need to be replaced? hello, I have a PPI 2075M amp working since 1990, my question is about the capacitors inside, generally, they need to be replaced after many years?

30th November 2007, 04:29 PM	#2
BWRX diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pennsylvania	Only if they fail or go bad. Good quality electrolytics can last for a long time if they're used well within their voltage and current ratings. __________________ Brian

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1st December 2007, 01:00 PM	#3
anton diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: rome	thanks for your answer, it was very clear, actually the amps go fine and I did not note any problem.

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