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Main => Everything Else => Topic started by: BobA on May 28, 2011, 08:41:13 am

Title: Why you do not want to reverse an electrolytic cap.
Post by: BobA on May 28, 2011, 08:41:13 am

Watch those polarity marks on electrolytic caps when you solder in your next cap kit.


Video shows why (http://www.teravolt.org/capboom.htm)

Title: Re: Why you do not want to reverse an electrolytic cap.
Post by: Malenko on May 28, 2011, 10:53:18 am

they let all the magic smoke out!


the one at 50 seconds was neat, the leg started turning red

Title: Re: Why you do not want to reverse an electrolytic cap.
Post by: Thenasty on May 28, 2011, 11:29:44 am

where's the Genie ?  :P

Title: Re: Why you do not want to reverse an electrolytic cap.
Post by: TopJimmyCooks on May 28, 2011, 11:40:45 am

Cab Cap burners!