Blown Capacitor in Peavey CS-400

mRoy62 · 5th January 2008, 07:29 PM

I have emailed parts@peavey.com for help getting a replacement capacitor, but no response. Does anyone know what kind of capacitor I need and where I can buy one, either locally in Metro Detroit, MI or online.

Details:

CAPACITOR TECHNOLOGY
FAO 2593 85 Deg C
10000 MFD 75 WVDC
FAO103G075ED1H
8529 460 F
70320032

Thanks,

Martin

Original Burnedfingers · 5th January 2008, 08:05 PM

I deal with Peavey all the time with commercial amplifiers and other gear. I have always received prompt attention.
I would suggest either calling Peavey and getting a hold of their service department or contacting someone like Mouser and giving them the PN off the cap so it can be crossed to another brand.

It would be very easy to go on line punch in the cap size, pick one of the same rating and puchase it. It sounds like you are talking about a power supply cap and therefore I would advise in changing both of them. I am assuming there is only 2 and not a bank of them.

mRoy62 · 5th January 2008, 11:29 PM

I'm not an electronics or amp expert at all. First time I've ever really opened anything like this. Great way to learn

There are two of them. The only id on the top is C5. Is that what you mean by the cap size?

Can you recommend a site that I could go to so I can "punch in the size"?

Original Burnedfingers · 6th January 2008, 12:48 AM

Sorry, I guess I should have explained.

You will need to know the cap diameter,height, working voltage, how many mfd, and mounting type. Example of mounting type is it soldered to the PC board or is it a screw terminal? When you know the answer to these questions you can call Mouser and talk to a sales person or go on line and find a suitable replacement pair.

Post a picture please

mRoy62 · 6th January 2008, 01:43 AM

Does this help?

[IMG]E:\E_My Documents\E_My Pictures\Craigslist\Capacitor 003.jpg[/IMG]

Is Mouser a store? Do you have a number?

mRoy62 · 6th January 2008, 07:15 AM

With attachment this time...

Netlist · 6th January 2008, 07:23 AM

To attach a picture located on your harddisk, use the 'Attach file' option below the reply type box.
Simply click 'Choose' and browse the picture or file to be uploaded.

As for the capacitor, what makes you think it's blown?

/Hugo

Original Burnedfingers · 6th January 2008, 11:35 AM

Quote:

As for the capacitor, what makes you think it's blown?

Good point there..... I went on the assumption that the cap was bad instead of asking the obvious question how do you know..

russel · 6th January 2008, 01:25 PM

If the capacitor is blown the rectifier could shorted and caused it. It is also worth resoldering around the power supply, stuff that gets thrown around can work loose and get dry joints. Is the fuse bown?

mRoy62 · 6th January 2008, 05:38 PM

As for the capacitor, what makes you think it's blown?

Has a hole in it! An oily residue has also leaked out.

Is the fuse blown?

No... I opened the cover and turned it on. Every 10 seconds or so there was an electrical arcing from the capacitor.

The pic should be attached correctly this time!

5th January 2008, 07:29 PM	#1
mRoy62 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2008	Blown Capacitor in Peavey CS-400 I have emailed parts@peavey.com for help getting a replacement capacitor, but no response. Does anyone know what kind of capacitor I need and where I can buy one, either locally in Metro Detroit, MI or online. Details: CAPACITOR TECHNOLOGY FAO 2593 85 Deg C 10000 MFD 75 WVDC FAO103G075ED1H 8529 460 F 70320032 Thanks, Martin

6th January 2008, 01:25 PM	#9
russel diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2005	Peavey If the capacitor is blown the rectifier could shorted and caused it. It is also worth resoldering around the power supply, stuff that gets thrown around can work loose and get dry joints. Is the fuse bown?

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5th January 2008, 08:05 PM	#2
Original Burnedfingers diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002	I deal with Peavey all the time with commercial amplifiers and other gear. I have always received prompt attention. I would suggest either calling Peavey and getting a hold of their service department or contacting someone like Mouser and giving them the PN off the cap so it can be crossed to another brand. It would be very easy to go on line punch in the cap size, pick one of the same rating and puchase it. It sounds like you are talking about a power supply cap and therefore I would advise in changing both of them. I am assuming there is only 2 and not a bank of them.

5th January 2008, 11:29 PM	#3
mRoy62 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2008	I'm not an electronics or amp expert at all. First time I've ever really opened anything like this. Great way to learn There are two of them. The only id on the top is C5. Is that what you mean by the cap size? Can you recommend a site that I could go to so I can "punch in the size"?

6th January 2008, 12:48 AM	#4
Original Burnedfingers diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002	Sorry, I guess I should have explained. You will need to know the cap diameter,height, working voltage, how many mfd, and mounting type. Example of mounting type is it soldered to the PC board or is it a screw terminal? When you know the answer to these questions you can call Mouser and talk to a sales person or go on line and find a suitable replacement pair. Post a picture please

6th January 2008, 01:43 AM	#5
mRoy62 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2008	Does this help? [IMG]E:\E_My Documents\E_My Pictures\Craigslist\Capacitor 003.jpg[/IMG] Is Mouser a store? Do you have a number?

6th January 2008, 07:15 AM	#6
mRoy62 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2008	With attachment this time...

6th January 2008, 07:23 AM	#7
Netlist diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003	To attach a picture located on your harddisk, use the 'Attach file' option below the reply type box. Simply click 'Choose' and browse the picture or file to be uploaded. As for the capacitor, what makes you think it's blown? /Hugo

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