Sencore VA48 TV analyzer

[kx250rider]

I have an ESR meter that I use for quickly spotting dry electrolytics in newer equipment, but I haven't used it on cans in old TVs.

On the LC101, there's a goofy little spring rod thing that you put between the handle and the buttons for long-time forming. I couldn't believe that's what it was for, but it's in the book!!! Does the 102 also have it? I've never used it myself because I'd be afraid I'd forget, and that might result in a loud BANG!, and oily black capaci-fuzz all over the house.

Charles

[Findm-Keepm]

Originally Posted by kx250rider

I have an ESR meter that I use for quickly spotting dry electrolytics in newer equipment, but I haven't used it on cans in old TVs.

On the LC101, there's a goofy little spring rod thing that you put between the handle and the buttons for long-time forming. I couldn't believe that's what it was for, but it's in the book!!! Does the 102 also have it? I've never used it myself because I'd be afraid I'd forget, and that might result in a loud BANG!, and oily black capaci-fuzz all over the house.

Charles

Yes, my LC102 has the same, and the LC102 has a storage clip on the back for it as well. It's supposedly used only when reforming - it holds down the leakage button, and is placed between the handle and the keypad. If the leakage isn't acceptable after 10 seconds at full working voltage, I set the cap/can aside and reform it later. I've seen most caps pass after one reform cycle - if it doesn't, I send it to the trash. Sencore's Tech Tip 170 works for me. The DOD has a capacitor reforming whitepaper as well - had to use it when I was in the Navy on old "war stock" material that was sitting in warehouses. Essentially the same as bringing a set up on a variac...

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