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Re: Temperature.

Posted by FastEddy (P) on May 8, 2007 at 17:19:16

In Reply to: Temperature. posted by Al Sekela on May 8, 2007 at 15:00:30:

" ... Measuring the equivalent series resistance (esr) with a specialized meter is one. Another is to weigh them. All caps of the same model number should weigh the same. If one or more are significantly lighter than the others, then these have lost a lot of water and are closer to death. ..."

Wow, what a great tip. Thanks so much. I can see how you are right here, the electrlytic drying out = lighter weight ... Good tip, keep 'em coming!!

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