Specifications

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Tweed 5E3 PCB Valve Junior Conversion
Build Manual v3.0 13 Feb 2011
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7.1.8 Filter Capacitors
Insert the four (4) filter capacitors in their locations as indicated on the board.
These capacitors are polarized. Be careful to install them by inserting
the positive lead (the longer one) into the square pad and the negative
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pad.
Note that
C1 ±
pointed to
by the red
arrow, may
be a larger
capcity cap
than the
other 3
22uF caps.
I used a
33uF,
though you
could well use a 47uF or even a 100uF if you really wanted to though it would be
overkill. The greater capacity capacitor will provide slightly better power filtering;
though will also put more of a strain on the Power Transformer.
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matter of personal choice.
If you are using tube rectification, your choices are more restricted. You should
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rapid rate.
Solder and trim the leads.