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  • Apr 25, 2013, 08:04 PM
    RichieOTR
    Why would you run several smaller capacitors in parallel versus one large one?
    Why would you run several smaller capacitors in parallel versus one large one? Is there a benefit? Faster discharge?
  • Apr 26, 2013, 03:49 AM
    stanfortyman
    You wouldn't. It's not legal to parallel conductors smaller than 1/0.

    I have no idea what "faster discharge" means. Sorry.
  • Apr 26, 2013, 01:20 PM
    stanfortyman
    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.
  • Apr 26, 2013, 04:57 PM
    ma0641
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by stanfortyman View Post
    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.

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