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cap charge

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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=114232
Printed Date: May 01, 2024 at 3:05 PM


Topic: cap charge

Posted By: absolutepower
Subject: cap charge
Date Posted: June 04, 2009 at 5:31 PM

what size resistor should be used to charge a 2 farad cap

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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: June 04, 2009 at 8:40 PM

An old fashioned test light, you know the ones with the incandescent lamp inside.  They work really good.  When the cap is charged the light will go out.




Posted By: absolutepower
Date Posted: June 04, 2009 at 9:28 PM
even if it a newer type like air bag safe ones

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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: June 04, 2009 at 9:41 PM
It might take a LONG time using one of those.


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