[TechAssist] Re: A question for ESR meter users
- From: "Jeff Dougherty" <jeff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2001 16:27:47 -0400
Duh......the DC through me off.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Myers" <jr.myers@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:21 AM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: A question for ESR meter users
>
> Duh.........try an ohm meter.
> Jim Myers
> jr.myers@xxxxxxxxxxx
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Dougherty" <jeff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, October 15, 2001 10:52 PM
> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: A question for ESR meter users
>
>
> >
> > DC-resistance is a new one.
> > Can you explain how you test for this, Jim?
> > Thank you.
> >
> > Jeff www.9-11-2001tragedy.com
> > Help those affected by the NY/PA tragedy:
> > The Red Cross needs is mobilizing a national blood drive and needs your
> > help. Please call 800-GIVE LIFE, to find out where in your area you can
> > donate blood.
> > FAX 1-413-280-0677
> > Intrepid Video & Electronics
> > Harrisburg, PA 17111
> > 717-909-8844
> > www.intrepid-video.com www.tech-repair.net www.thetoolcaddy.com
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jim Myers" <jr.myers@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Monday, October 15, 2001 4:37 PM
> > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: A question for ESR meter users
> >
> >
> > >
> > > An ESR meter does not check capacitance, you'll find that a lot of
> > > capacitors that have a high esr reading will check good on a
capacitance
> > > tester. Also look out for a shorted, dc resistance, cap. ESR meter may
> > show
> > > it as good. If a cap checks good for ESR, dc resistance and
capacitance
> it
> > > is probably good, if it fails any of the three test it is bad. If it
> > passes
> > > all three test and replacement fixes a problem it is still bad.
> > > Jim Myers
> > > jr.myers@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: <Tvcr9@xxxxxxx>
> > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Sent: Monday, October 15, 2001 3:08 PM
> > > Subject: [TechAssist] A question for ESR meter users
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > I have found that the ESR meter can not detect a leaky or lower
than
> > > normal
> > > > capacitors, i.e. it will show a good ESR reading but if the
capacitor
> > is
> > > > checked with a regular capacity meter it will be low in value
> > > > Has anyone experienced this also ?
> > > >
> > > > Bill
> > > >
> > > >
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