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BrianG · 01.19.2011, 07:19 PM

They need to be low-ESR type to handle the ripple currents without overheating. Low-ESR caps have a 105*C temperature rating. Normal caps like those found at RadioShack only have an 85*C rating and are not suitable for this usage.

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	01.19.2011, 07:19 PM They need to be low-ESR type to handle the ripple currents without overheating. Low-ESR caps have a 105C temperature rating. Normal caps like those found at RadioShack only have an 85C rating and are not suitable for this usage.