Discharging a capacitor and the install of one
12-16-2008, 04:29 PM
#11
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12-16-2008, 04:34 PM
#12
Bro you have no idea what you are talking about, that is WAY dangerous, I have been installing for 14years believe me your so called Teacher is a RETARD.
12-16-2008, 04:43 PM
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12-16-2008, 04:46 PM
#14
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I have always used a turn signal bulb to charge and discharge.
To discharge, wire up the bulb as if the cap was a battery. To charge, wire the bulb in series with the power wire.
It is not a good idea to suddenly charge or discharge a cap. Something about the fluid inside, but I can't remember exactly why. Not to mention EVERY manufacturer recommends a slow charge or discharge. There must be a reason.
To discharge, wire up the bulb as if the cap was a battery. To charge, wire the bulb in series with the power wire.
It is not a good idea to suddenly charge or discharge a cap. Something about the fluid inside, but I can't remember exactly why. Not to mention EVERY manufacturer recommends a slow charge or discharge. There must be a reason.
12-16-2008, 04:48 PM
#15
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I am curious have you ever seen a cap fail by shorting or doing a fast charge? I know it is not recommended and I have been less than religious on this so I have no axe to grind.
12-16-2008, 04:53 PM
#16
Last edited by johnw; 12-16-2008 at 04:55 PM.
12-16-2008, 05:13 PM
#17
That would be SPL-type of discharging, if you need SQ job it costs a little more. I can do you a favour and do it for $125, cause I am a very nice guy.
12-16-2008, 05:15 PM
#18
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you will damage the cap or the batt depending on what you are using and it will no longer work at full capacity and it will have a shorter life span... I have seen this a few times more in batteries but a cap is pretty much a battery.
12-16-2008, 05:37 PM
#19
I have not seen it personaly nor do i want to...lol , Like others have pointed out there must be a reason why EVERY manufacturer recomends a slow charge, and to the guy that suggested touching the terminals together do you also discharge your battery by placing a wrench accross the terminals...lol is that how they teach you at the Big Box store you work at.....
12-16-2008, 05:47 PM
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I have not seen it personaly nor do i want to...lol , Like others have pointed out there must be a reason why EVERY manufacturer recomends a slow charge, and to the guy that suggested touching the terminals together do you also discharge your battery by placing a wrench accross the terminals...lol is that how they teach you at the Big Box store you work at.....
