[time-nuts] Replacing electrolytics - any disadvantages of high temp ones?

[Poul-Henning Kamp]

In message <4DFFBAF4.4070004 at onetel.net>, "Dr. David Kirkby" writes:

>1) Higher temperature devices (like 105 deg C) will be more relieable than low 
>temperature ones like the standard 85 deg C cap. I'm sure at high temperatures, 

You should check both temperature and lifetime rating of the capactors.

There are many capacitors on the market these days with 5000h or
even 2000h rated life.

That is 7 or 3 months respectively.

And yes, it should be criminal to manufacture and sell those.

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