[Lowfer] How to disassemble an Electrolytic Capacitor

[Andy - KU4XR]

*** The following information is intended for informational purposes 
only, and is not intended to be an authority on the subject matter **

Disassembly procedure for an Electrolytic Capacitor

Carefully examine the marked voltage rating on the case of the 
Electrolytic Capacitor. Apply approximately 10 volts in excess of
the marked rating. The following Electro-Chemical process will 
easily disassemble any Electrolytic Capacitor. After applying the
excess voltage, stand back about 4 feet to observe the process in
action. *** Time to complete the disassembly process ? Give or take
20 to 30 seconds *** As the Electr-Chemical process continues, you
will note a gradual deformation, and expanding of the Capacitor
being disassembled. NOTE: The following is an absolute necessity
to be sure the process is working... In approximately 10 to 15 seconds,
the constructor should notice a mystical appearing white haze beginning
to eminate from the Capacitor. The smoky haze will either swirl around
the top of the Capacitor, or possibly ascend in a twirling vertical
manner away from the body of the Capacitor. Again, this is a necessary
part of the disassembly process, and assures the constructor that
success is only seconds away. As the disassembly process continues, the
constructor will notice one final " Buurrppp " of white haze, just 
prior to an excruciatingly loud " POP !!! " at which time the process
of disassembly is now complete, as evidenced by the sudden appearence
of paper, and aluminum excreted from the inside compartment of the
now disassembled Capacitor.

** Expected results after disassembly:

A look of dazed surprise on the face of the constructor, as he/she
ponders on the fact of how easy that was to do.

Family members running through the house in a frantic manner to 
see if you have finally done it, and touched the wrong wire.

The family Chihuahah dashes underneath the livingroom couch, fearing 
that the wrath of the next door nieghbor has finally come for all the
times he tinkeled on their rose bush.

The cleanup process.....

73 all, another one for the notebooks, < G >




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