[Boatanchors] FW: Cap Pos or Neg End

[Al Klase]

George,

Most modern electrolytics have an arrow pointing to the 
negative end.  It will also normally be the outside can.

Al

Al Klase - N3FRQ
skywaves at webex.net
Flemington, NJ 08822
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kc7hkp at comcast.net wrote:
> 
> 
> Need help on which end is the Positive or Negative on a Xicon Axial - Electrolytic Capacitor
> Has a set of arrows pointing to one end, i thought it was the Positive but started to get smoke.
> Help
> Thanks
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