I've read that electrolytics actually degrade faster when they are not
used close to their voltage rating, ie, a 35v cap on a 5v line - though
I can't remember where...

-Adam

Roman Black wrote:

>temperatures. If I have to use electros in
>something sensitive I use the 105'C electros
>and overrate voltage at about 3x and mount them
>away from heatsinks and big resistors. Some TV
>

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