[R-390] Capacitors - Testing and identification.

[rbethman]

Barry,

Nichicon appear to be fine.  I've tested the voltage ratings, I've also 
tested the capacitance.

Vishay is probably a more expensive.

The *ONLY* nasty ones that have turned up over the last 5 -7 years were 
ones made IN CHINA that were put in computer power supplies!  Those 
failed horribly!  First signs were bulging tops.

My experience, NO proof other than I haven't heard that the '67 EAC that 
I re-capped hasn't crapped out in 10 - 12 years.

The film caps that I have been re-capping with are ALSO Nichicon.  They 
are *EXTREMELY* close when measured with digital capacitance tester.

YMMV!  As usual.

Bob - N0DGN

On 4/2/2011 10:40 AM, Barry wrote:
> Vaguely on this subject, I'm wondering what folks recommend for small electrolytics.  Is Nichicon a trusted brand now?  I've used them a few times but don't know much about them.  Is Vishay better (as far as reliability)?  Others?
>
> Thanks,
> Barry - N4BUQ