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    substitute axial and radial caps question

    If you had a scenario where axials were subbed with radials and one lead is left much longer after soldering, does it have an effect on the cap? Specificly electrolytics?

    I would think it would to some degree?

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    It Depends on the application. Lead length is important if there are concerns about inductance at high frequencies. For example for re coupling lead should be as short as possible.

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    Here is an article on capacitors I found very interesting. It cleared up a lot of questions I had.
    http://sound.westhost.com/articles/capacitors.htm

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    What questions were cleared up?

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    G'Day Ken,
    At audio frequencies the capacitor lead length has no effect that would be an issue.

    Regards Scott

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