Yes, but this is not a good idea in general terms. Bipolar caps are often back-to-back polar electrolytics in the same can, of all the types commonly used in the audio signal path electrolytics are the most problematic in terms of sound quality, and 2 back-to-back is just multiplying the possibility of problems. You can do it for a temporary fix, but get the right part for the long term.
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why was the bi-polar specified?
They are more expensive and more bulky. There must be a good reason for using the bi-polar.
Simply putting in a polar electrolytic where a bipolar is required is not a safe idea.
They are more expensive and more bulky. There must be a good reason for using the bi-polar.
Simply putting in a polar electrolytic where a bipolar is required is not a safe idea.
I took the question to mean: can I use a bipolar where the original was a polar.
If the question is: can I use a polar where the original was a bipolar then the answer is no, as AndrewT points out.
Thanks, AndrewT, for clarifying this issue.
Sorry, I should have taken a bit more time over my reply.
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If the question is: can I use a polar where the original was a bipolar then the answer is no, as AndrewT points out.
Thanks, AndrewT, for clarifying this issue.
Sorry, I should have taken a bit more time over my reply.
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Yes, you can, but most bipolars have a higher esr than the equivalent polarised cap and tend to be bigger physically. If it's used in a power supply it might not last long.
I would really just put the proper one in and save yourself the hassle.
I would really just put the proper one in and save yourself the hassle.
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