Orientation of Bi Polar Clarity Caps

VSAT88
VSAT88 Posts: 1,257
edited February 2016 in Vintage Speakers
I read somewhere that even though a bi polar capacitor can be installed either way that there was indeed a better way to connect it by using the bulge on one side to the positive side or something of that sort. Anyway, I have ClarityCap ESA thanks to Vr3 and I would like to know if there is a better/best way to install them as I see no bulge of any kind. Both sides of the capacitors are flat. Thanks.
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  • VSAT88
    VSAT88 Posts: 1,257
    Decided to just go for it. Thanks for looking though.
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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    edited February 2016
    I asked vr3 this same question when building my crossovers, he said it doesn't matter. So I placed the writing the proper side up so everything on the board looked uniform.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,551
    The longer lead is connected to the outer foil (shield) and should be connected to the negative side or ground. You may or may not be able to hear the difference.
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  • VSAT88
    VSAT88 Posts: 1,257
    edited February 2016
    mikeyb128 wrote: »
    I asked vr3 this same question when building my crossovers, he said it doesn't matter. So I placed the writing the proper side up so everything on the board looked uniform.

    Thanks, I did the same. I looked at a few images as well.
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  • VSAT88
    VSAT88 Posts: 1,257
    edited February 2016
    F1nut wrote: »
    The longer lead is connected to the outer foil (shield) and should be connected to the negative side or ground. You may or may not be able to hear the difference.

    Thanks F 1. That is exactly what I read somewhere. I will document for future reference. Come to think of it, I would like to know how to identify the foil end as well.
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    I used the ESA'S as well in my rta12c's with fantastic results. Never heard of" direction" before. But also have no issues.
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  • VSAT88
    VSAT88 Posts: 1,257
    No issues whatsoever here !
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  • machone
    machone Posts: 1,510
    Do Sonicaps have a longer lead on the foil side?
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
    machone wrote: »
    Do Sonicaps have a longer lead on the foil side?

    No
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  • Schurkey
    Schurkey Posts: 2,101
    Do bipolar capacitors have quirky personalities if they aren't given medication?
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    My tech told me the ESA'S are bi-sexual not bi-polar as they go both ways.
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  • VSAT88
    VSAT88 Posts: 1,257
    edited February 2016
    Schurkey wrote: »
    Do bipolar capacitors have quirky personalities if they aren't given medication?
    Are you saying that I needed Lithium capacitors or can I just sprinkle some of my Lithium on them ? How about adding some Seroquel, Cymbalta and Lamictal while I am in there, would that help ? I would hope they do not become manic or too depressed to work after that. Adding it would not be a problem when I go back in to dampen the drivers and I already have plenty, really, I do.

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  • Schurkey
    Schurkey Posts: 2,101
    Let's just say that I prefer the term "non-polar" to "bi-polar", although both are in common usage.
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