Restuffing capacitors

[Red Raster]

I found a tool that makes short work of opening up and cleaning out eletrolytics for restuffing. This methode is very quick and is best for caps that have cardboard sleaves.
Whether the capacitor is chasis mounted or a inline axial type, Once the cover is off the rest is easy. Check out Sticky: "How to rebuild a filter capacitor" for good detailed instructions on opening, prepping and refitting with new capacitors.


This adjustable pipe cutter opened the can quick and clean.


Once cut and a easy twist of the two halves the guts are sure to come out easily.


If you want to go to the effort to restuff all the caps even the little ones can't escape the brisk when caught in this tool.



freshly cut.




Restuffed and reinstalled.