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462ron
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12-28-2023, 09:52 AM

Hi, I found this article on how to determine which lead of a cap is connected to the outside foil, I’ve never tried it myself. Give it a try FWIW, seems quick enough!

https://www.nutsvolts.com/magazine/artic...-foil-lead

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Capacitor outside foil - by bridkarl - 12-28-2023, 09:05 AM

462ron - by 462ron - 12-28-2023, 09:52 AM

RE: Capacitor outside foil - by Chas - 12-28-2023, 12:09 PM

RE: Capacitor outside foil - by bridkarl - 12-28-2023, 12:36 PM

RE: Capacitor outside foil - by Chas - 12-28-2023, 01:47 PM

RE: Capacitor outside foil - by David - 12-28-2023, 01:50 PM

RE: Capacitor outside foil - by Chas - 12-28-2023, 03:53 PM

RE: Capacitor outside foil - by Arran - 12-28-2023, 06:30 PM

RE: Capacitor outside foil - by Brad Winder - 12-29-2023, 12:47 PM

RE: Capacitor outside foil - by radiorich - 12-29-2023, 05:25 PM

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