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Author Topic: Why you do not want to reverse an electrolytic cap.  (Read 1274 times)

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Why you do not want to reverse an electrolytic cap.
« 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

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Re: Why you do not want to reverse an electrolytic cap.
« Reply #1 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
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Re: Why you do not want to reverse an electrolytic cap.
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2011, 11:29:44 am »
where's the Genie ?  :P
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Re: Why you do not want to reverse an electrolytic cap.
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2011, 11:40:45 am »
Cab Cap burners!