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John Gragg
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    values are fine  but…. even if the capacitance reads ok on a low voltage capacitance meter  they may fail under load.   just something to keep in mind.

    a dead short capacitor is a dead capacitor

    a  full open capacitor is a dead capacitor

    a good uf capacitor  value is a ” maybe good” capacitor  🙂

    the only good  test is with a high voltage test  apparatus   commercial or home built

    https://wrcoutboards.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Part2_Condenser_Testers_And_Testing_Correctly.pdf

     

    Thank you. Question, you sent me this person’s information a few months ago. I sent him an email letting him know I was interested in building a tester but never heard back. Is he still around and active?

    John Gragg
    RIverside, CA

    Just starting in the hobby, please be patient.

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