Questions???

[cdmarion]

Hi everyone,

I've got a couple questions I'm hoping to get some answers to. Here goes.

1. When replacing Electrolytic’s, specifically the can type what is the common method? In the past I have cut all wires or component leads at the terminals(disconnecting the old lytics completely, but leaving the can in place), connected the lytics to the proper lead/wire and then connected the ground leads together and soldered to the closest ground bus.

I have seen where the local repair shop has just replaced one lytic in a can by soldering the new lytic directly to the can terminal and then grounding the lead to the chassis. Without disconnecting anything from the original terminal.

So my question is which is the best way? I would think it would be best to remove the original lytic from the circuit altogether, but I'm definitely no expert on the subject.

2. What is the proper way to test a capacitor with a multimeter?

Thanks in advance for any help.