KGSSHV Carbon Build Thread

[Faust]

Today one of the 680 uF caps blew in my carbon

The wife asked if a balloon popped and I knew immediately what happened.
The carbon was on pretty much all day, I forgot to turn it off.
And I put the megatron on top of it, which doesnt help for the heat dissipation either.

I have the AL-Elko SI4P from Al electrolytic (680 uF, 550V).

What is the advise for replacement for these currently as others have had also these issues?

E.g. replace all? And any recommendations on the best brand at this moment.

 

 

 

[audiostar]

Sorry to hear this! 
Was this a blue one from the earlier group buys, like these? 

I am using the black Kemet caps and always for 105°C

Edited May 14 by audiostar

[Faust]

Yep exactly the same ones, I'll upload some pictures.

I was somehow expecting it, because I remember reading this a while ago. I forgot it was only 1 page back though

I'll go with the recommended replacements from Kemet  ALC10A681EL550

Unless there is new insight on something better. I would prefer a wider and less tall Cap due to the space in the chassis.

 

 

[judo]

Replace all four big caps! You could interact in time so maybe no other parts was blown.

[Michelag]

Hello Friends, a nice family shot with no load, no current limitation. Have to figure out why the bias doesn't kick in at 580V, otherwise quite happy.

 

Edit, discovered it's the dmm impedance, bias is just right 👍