Hello I am performing a capacitor recap on home audio preamp. What can I use to support a cap that is about 20mm off the board. I was thinking hot glue? Thanks
Welcome to the forum.
Are you trying to use a cap that is a different form factor to the original?
Seems most unusual.
If it is a power supply cap I wouldn't recommend this.
Often a resistor is "stood off" the PCB but a cap?
Power resistors have thicker leads for stand off use and to help conduct heat to the PCB.
We used to see ceramic spacers slid on the leads for stand off needs.
But a cap normally has quite flimsy leads by comparison, not suitable to stand off use.
Post a photo for the collective wisdom of the forum to guide you.
Edit
If you intend to use a Radial to replace an Axial, one way is to invert or lie down the radial, stick it down,
sleeve and extend the leads to the through holes.
Not particulary pretty, but safe and functional for non-critical components.