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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

24-06-2013, 11:45

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5 Farad caps

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Posted By skipmac

Re: 5 Farad caps

My understanding is that capacitors do have a finite lifetime, at least some types. For example electrolytic capacitors I believe are rated for about 50,000 hours (a bit over 5 years) and age as...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

24-06-2013, 05:52

Replies: 27

5 Farad caps

Views: 2,546

Posted By skipmac

Re: 5 Farad caps

Along these lines, reminds me of what an old friend used to say. The best regulated 12V DC power supply is a battery.

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

24-06-2013, 05:48

Replies: 27

5 Farad caps

Views: 2,546

Posted By skipmac

Re: 5 Farad caps

Interesting idea. So a small battery will absorb voltage spikes like a cap? Why don't your your house batteries do the same thing or would you have to install the battery close to the load to...

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