[pure-silver] Re: Speedotron 2401A
- From: Jim Brick <jim@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 01 Oct 2006 18:08:49 -0700
At 04:00 PM 10/1/2006 -0700, you wrote:
I think the capacitors are formed when you fire them - not just letting them
sit there with the power on.
Capacitors are formed when voltage is applied and they take on a
charge. When turned on for the first time after a long idle time
(weeks/months/years) the power should be left on for several minutes
before firing for the first time. This will allow the capacitors to
form completely. They are de-formed when fired, that is, all
electrons rapidly leave, or leave slowly over time.
Strobes should never be turned off with de-formed capacitors. One
should ALWAYS charge the capacitors and when they are ready to fire,
then turn the power off and store the unit. Those folks who fire
their strobes just before turning off the power are ruining their
capacitors. The useful life of the unit will be noticeably shortened.
I used to repair strobes as a business.
Jim
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