"Gene" wrote in message
oups.com...
Question for Scott: i work in the tv shop of a major hotel/casino in
vegas...what am i missing, derate ? ex. if a 10 ufd @ 16 volt needs to
be replaced, usually it is replaced with a 25 volt...that helps with
spare part inventory, and records show, so far no second replacement,
of cap. Please no flaming, i really want know...TIA Gene


I think you figured it out: by derating he meant using a higher voltage
rated part to replace the original. If a small additional cost isn't
objectionable, you'll also find there's a higher temperature rated series
of electrolytic caps available too.

Pete