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moody64 
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Posted: May 11, 2007 at 7:40 AM / IP Logged  
what is the propoer way to charge a cap before first time use? Any special tools required?
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Typically you charge them through a small resistor (22 ohms I believe).  The resistor will prevent sparking at the terminals.
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I always just use a test bulb in series
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aznboi3644 wrote:
I always just use a test bulb in series

Simple, and easy......and everyone has one. charging cap. - Last Post -- posted image.

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heres even better advise, throw all caps in the trash, they are useless!!!!
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upzaw2000 wrote:
heres even better advise, throw all caps in the trash, they are useless!!!!

Even more simple and easy....


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