Further Upgrading A Megawatt Upgrade?

MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
OEM capacitor specs are 680 uf @ 200 vdc 85c

I upgraded to Panasonic brand same value caps but 105c rated.

(What If) ?

I do a further upgrade to a 315 vdc cap

Less chance over time of punching hole in the foil with a 60c temp? Meaning longer capacitor lifespan?

This is where I seek advice from a pro. A Hamster.

Thank you

I'm not a hamster...although my neighbor's teenage daughter has one. I could have consulted it but I was told it's in heat--couldn't let it out lest it runs away and won't come back.

It seems (from your post) that your prime concern is heat exposure of the capacitor. The high temp environment that capacitors are being subjected to is crucial in selecting the right type.

The film type (foil) capacitor differs from other types like Ceramic or tantalum. These type caps can operate in higher temps.

The generic foil is low cost as opposed to aluminum, ceramic or tantalum at a given value.

Longevity depends on the quality of circuitry (meaning minimal voltage spikes) that these caps are subjected to.