Need help with a part

[wingobingo]

I don't know very much about electronics and need some help. I'm trying to replace a component in a speaker crossover. It is about 1.5 inches long, blue in color. Printed on it is Mallory 22mf 75 VNP. It also has 00517-1080187 and 235-8129E.
Can anybody tell me what this is, where I could get it, and what to ask for? I figured that this would be the right place to go for this information - thank you!!!!!

[Jana]

Ask for a 22 microfarad capacitor. 75 volts, non-polarized.

[ToneMerc]

It's a 22 microfarad, 75 volt, non-polarized electrolytic capacitor. If you have a local electronics parts supply they might have it. Another option would be to parallel two of these which are found at Radio shack.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... capacitors#

[wingobingo]

Thanks for your help with this. I'm fine with a soldering iron so once I find it should be no problem!!

[Super_Reverb]

It's a 22 microfarad, 75 volt, non-polarized electrolytic capacitor. If you have a local electronics parts supply they might have it. Another option would be to parallel two of these which are found at Radio shack.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... capacitors#

If you are making an npo with value C from two polarized electrolytics, you need to connect two caps with value 2 x C in *series*. Connect the two (-) sides together and connect the (+) leads to your circuit or connect the two (+) sides of the cap together and connect the (-) leads to your circuit and you are in business.

cheers,

rob

[wingobingo]

Another question on this. I can find 22uF, non polarized, but not 75v. The ones I'm finding are 100v. Can I use these instead of 75v ?

[Structo]

Yes, the only problem with higher voltage ratings is it usually means the cap is a larger physical size.

[wingobingo]

Thanks Tom - I have plenty of room to work with - its for a crossover in a speaker box - I will order the 100v