Capacitor Kits - Frequently Asked Questions
The link to this page, and others, is provided in your Order Confirmation "Keep-me" email so that you can familiarise yourself with the information before the kit arrives and so that you know what to expect. (The very first line of your "Keep-me" email asks you to look for this Product Information so we may be very slightly unsympathetic if you didn't.)
Please click on all PRODUCT INFORMATION links in your "Keep-me" email. Read the pages and download and read the PDF file(s) before you read this. You'll need to refer to the list of parts in the PDF file.
Please match up the supplied kit parts to the numbers on the list and make sure you know where each part fits before you begin work on the PSU.
After reading these and other notes, if you find a discrepancy in a kit, PLEASE report it to Sales and INCLUDE the statement "I have read your capkits page". Compare what you received with what's on the list and tell us precisely what to send you. (Our girls have no technical knowledge so they can't answer questions about this.)
If you can't get your repaired PSU to work or if you decide that you can't fit the kit, please arrange for the repair to be completed by Michael at Digifix. Michael is a trusted, independent engineer who undertakes warranty work for SatCure. If there's a problem with the kit that we supplied, then the repair will be done free under warranty. He will also issue a feedback report to us for corrective action if necessary. If it's our fault, you can also claim back your postage from us (but we will not pay any other compensation).
The "tinned" leads of capacitors oxidise in storage. If they don't look bright and shiny, then to ensure reliable soldering it is worthwhile to scrape lightly the capacitor leads (with long nose pliers held at an angle) to remove oxidation, and re-tin them before fitting to the PSU board. This is not usually a problem because our turnaround of capacitors is usually fast.
Can I still use it if...
A capacitor you supplied has a higher voltage rating than the original? - Yes, if it physically fits
A capacitor you supplied has a higher value than the original? - Yes, if on the component list
A capacitor you supplied has a higher value than you list? - No, consult Technical
A capacitor you supplied has a lower voltage rating than the original? - Not unless we list this voltage.
A capacitor you supplied has a lower value than the original? - Not unless we list this value.
A capacitor you supplied is wider than the original? - Yes. Fit it with ALL other new capacitors close to it. Jiggle to make them fit. Bend wires at 45 degrees to hold them. When you are happy that they are all sitting nicely, solder and crop the wires.
A capacitor you supplied has wires that are further apart than the originals? - Yes, it should be a simple matter to feed the wires through the holes in the PCB then gently push the capacitor down so it sits close the the PCB.
A capacitor you supplied is too tall and might touch the metal cover? - No, consult Technical.
A capacitor you supplied was squashed/damaged in transit? No, inform Sales.
If you have any other technical question, please ask SatCure Technical.
If you find a discrepancy in a kit, PLEASE report it and INCLUDE the statement:
"I have read your capkits page", otherwise you'll be directed back to your Product Information links.
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