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RichieOTR
Apr 25, 2013, 08:04 PM
Why would you run several smaller capacitors in parallel versus one large one? Is there a benefit? Faster discharge?

stanfortyman
Apr 26, 2013, 03:49 AM
You wouldn't. It's not legal to parallel conductors smaller than 1/0.

I have no idea what "faster discharge" means. Sorry.

stanfortyman
Apr 26, 2013, 01:20 PM
OH.. capacitors!
HAHAHA... wow, did I misread that one or what. That's what I get for replying first thing in the AM.

Thanks HK for the heads up.

ma0641
Apr 26, 2013, 04:57 PM
OH..capacitors!
HAHAHA....wow, did I misread that one or what. That's what I get for replying first thing in the AM.

Thanks HK for the heads up.


Had me thinking?? Too.