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some problem with the capacitor

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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
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Printed Date: May 15, 2024 at 12:22 PM


Topic: some problem with the capacitor

Posted By: cyruslam
Subject: some problem with the capacitor
Date Posted: May 19, 2006 at 8:16 PM

i just got a 1 FARAD capacitor w/ voltage display from my friend.

i connected a wire from the battery`s positive to the cap`s positive , and another wire from cap`s (+) to the amp. and then a wire from the car chassis to the cap`s (-) and then another wire from the cap`s (-) to amp (-).

A spark come up and then the voltage display show the voltage is around 12.7-12.8 but after like few seconds the display stop showing anything. so i dont know whether the capacitor is working or not.

what would be the problem? wrong connection?

I am not sure whether the cap charged probably or not.

Should i discharge and charge it again?

Also, i havnt got the resistor/bulb then suppose to come with it in the package for charging/discharging. Anything that i can use instead?




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Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: May 20, 2006 at 1:31 AM
Return the cap to your friend for a refund.  See this thread to find alternative charging methods.

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Posted By: cyruslam
Date Posted: May 20, 2006 at 2:15 AM
so, that means the cap got problem??


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