Capacitor repair?
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gui_tarzan
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Capacitor repair?
I have a new 100/450 cap that the positive lead broke off where it meets the can. Is there any way to salvage it? The connection is aluminum, solder won't stick.
--Jim
"He's like a new set of strings, he just needs to be stretched a bit."
"He's like a new set of strings, he just needs to be stretched a bit."
Re: Capacitor repair?
It's possible. There might be a lead inside the can. But you'll have to cut it open to find out.
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Re: Capacitor repair?
^^^^ Which is a long way to say it's not possible 
Unless you can get a micro MIG/TIG machine and microsolder that leg to the aluminum stub.
Which is another way to say that it can not be done.
There's a reason aluminum electrolytic lugs or terminals are crimped .
Unless you can get a micro MIG/TIG machine and microsolder that leg to the aluminum stub.
Which is another way to say that it can not be done.
There's a reason aluminum electrolytic lugs or terminals are crimped .
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Stevem
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Re: Capacitor repair?
It's not worth the effort for a nine buck cap!
I have repaired the leads on the other end, but always toss them if it's on that end!
I have repaired the leads on the other end, but always toss them if it's on that end!
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Not screaming like the passengers in his car!
Cutting out a man's tongue does not mean he’s a liar, but it does show that you fear the truth he might speak about you!
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gui_tarzan
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Re: Capacitor repair?
It looks like it was attached with a small glob of JB Weld.
--Jim
"He's like a new set of strings, he just needs to be stretched a bit."
"He's like a new set of strings, he just needs to be stretched a bit."