[SOLVED] ampifier capacitor problem

[lost bandit63]

I have a amplifier with a bad capactior. it has this on it R.I 7545 16V 220UF 85C so can any capactior with 16v 220uf 85c work if not what do i need.i am very dumb when it comes to electronics.Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[betwixt]

Yes, it's the value 220uf, maximum voltage 16V and maximum temperature 85C that matter. If you can't find an exact match (it is a common part so you should find one easily) you can use one with a higher voltage rating or a higher temperature rating or both but stick to the same value or your amplifier may malfunction.

Note that a capacitor like that will be polarized, make sure you fit the replacement the same way around as the original. They are normally marked with a stripe on the plastic wrap to show the negative side.

Brian.