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Originally Posted by KGS
On an early flathead (ie. 39), what problems would we have with lengthening the condenser wire and relocating it to a cooler mounting location?
Would it change the electrical value of the condenser?
How would it affect the performance?
Ken
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My only comment on this would be that the lead has an effect on capacitance. It will raise it a slight amount. That is why all high-quality capacitor testers come with a pair of extremely short leads specifically for testing condensers. In the real world, the difference is hardly noticeable, probably less than the variation between the individual members of a group of condensers from the factory. I would suggest using the largest gauge wire practical (at least 12 gauge).
Other than that, all you have to do is figure how you want to mount it and connect the lead.