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Using higher than rated voltage caps is fine
Posted by 1973shovel on January 3, 2021 at 06:27:07:
And be aware that capacitor heating isn't limited to the external environment they're subjected to. High ripple current also heats the caps from within, so don't dismiss 105 ºC rated caps if you find them otherwise acceptable (size, quality, etc.).