MA Audio 5fard Cap Charge

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Topic: MA Audio 5fard Cap Charge

Posted By: Walkercustoms
Subject: MA Audio 5fard Cap Charge
Date Posted: April 21, 2006 at 9:06 AM

I need to know if there is a way to charge this cap other then the bulb that was sent with it. the reason I ask is because the bulb was broken durning that great hurrican wilma and I need to recharge my cap. Does anybody know a way I can do this with out that bulb.

thanks
Wade

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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: April 21, 2006 at 9:24 AM

Use a standard 10 watt 20 ohm power resistor. It can get hot so don't hold it with your hand.

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Posted By: geepherder
Date Posted: April 21, 2006 at 9:50 AM

I just use a test light.

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Posted By: Walkercustoms
Date Posted: April 21, 2006 at 7:25 PM

How do you use the test light.

Posted By: furflier
Date Posted: April 21, 2006 at 9:46 PM

Run the test light in series with the power wire. Just like you would do with the charge lamp that came with the cap.

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Posted By: prophesybh
Date Posted: April 21, 2006 at 10:31 PM

I just soldered a new bulb on mine

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