Building my first set of speakers and keep coming up with questions. They are the Swans HiVi 3.1. Ordered parts for the upgrade. I soldered all the parts just like the pics because i wasn't sure if the caps and resistors were directional. There is only one coil upgrade and i was wondering if it was directional, or didn't matter which leg went where. The other coils were self explanatory.
Thanks Paul
Thanks Paul
Welcome to the forum, Paul! Some additional information may be helpful to you.
Don't worry about resistors and coils as these are always non-directional.
Crossover capacitors must be either non-polar (NP) electrolytic or plastic film types, which are also non-directional.
Don't worry about resistors and coils as these are always non-directional.
Crossover capacitors must be either non-polar (NP) electrolytic or plastic film types, which are also non-directional.
Hi Paul,
We've all been where you are, always something to learn!
One thing that helps to distinguish between polarized and non-directional capacitors is the markings on the cap itself. Invariably, a polarized capacitor will be marked to show which side is positive or negative. A chassis mounted capacitor may be marked with a "+" on the top:
...a circuit board mounted capacitor, or "through hole" will commonly have a stripe on the side with a "-" printed on it:
Through-hole polarized capacitors will usually have one leg longer than the other, which also gives us a clue. Just remember, "long legs are always positive". 😉 😛
If you don't see any of these markings, it's a good chance (but not a guarantee!) that the capacitor is bi-directional. Hope that helps!
We've all been where you are, always something to learn!
One thing that helps to distinguish between polarized and non-directional capacitors is the markings on the cap itself. Invariably, a polarized capacitor will be marked to show which side is positive or negative. A chassis mounted capacitor may be marked with a "+" on the top:
...a circuit board mounted capacitor, or "through hole" will commonly have a stripe on the side with a "-" printed on it:
Through-hole polarized capacitors will usually have one leg longer than the other, which also gives us a clue. Just remember, "long legs are always positive". 😉 😛
If you don't see any of these markings, it's a good chance (but not a guarantee!) that the capacitor is bi-directional. Hope that helps!
👍Thanks for the warm welcome and helping my understanding guys. Have to head to the HiVi 3.1 thread and ask a few particular questions.
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