crossover components for series 7 monitors

jleenhouts
jleenhouts Posts: 2
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I have a 34 uF electrolytic cap and a large yellow component marked 12.0J 100V. Is this a cap and what value?
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,502
    edited March 21 Answer ✓
    It's a 12.0uF +/- 5% mylar(polyester) capacitor. The "J" stands for 5% tolerance.
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  • jleenhouts
    jleenhouts Posts: 2
    Double checked and it's actually marked KSC 12.0J 250V dated Dec 88
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,654
    As stated, it is a 12uF Mylar cap. Replace it and the 34uF.
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