[QCWA] Capacitor checker

[Jeffrey D Angus]

ww0e at juno.com wrote:

>Wanted: Heath, Knight, etc. Capacitor Checker.
>
Out of curiosity, what are you planning on using it for?

If you're testing old wax paper caps, you just replace ALL of them.
If you're actually testing capacitors for leakage (and or power factor
on electrolytics) a Sprague TeleOhmic TO-6 is an excellent tester.
(Expect to pay between $100-150 on eBay for one.)
Lastly, if you're doing any work on modern equipment, especially
those with switching power supplies, a Dick Smith ESR tester is
the tool to have.
On the other hand, if you're just putting together a collection, the
Heath and Eico "Magic Eye" testers are perfect.

Jeff

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