RE: (ET) Chargers

["David Roden (Akron OH USA)" <roden ald net>]

On 31 Jul 2000, at 20:06, Rick Barnes wrote:

> 
> If you suspect the capacitor, for about $4 you can just buy a new one and
> replace it.

Careful!  Many of the cheaper AC capacitors are really non-polarized 
electrolytic motor starting capacitors.  They are intended for 
intermittent use.  Used in a charger, they will eventually overheat and 
fail in a rather spectacular fashion.

You need a polypropylene or oil-filled type, AC rated capacitor.  Don't 
skimp on the voltage rating!  

For four bucks, it's pretty unlikely that you're getting the right one.


David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA
1991 Solectria Force 144vac
1991 Ford Escort Green/EV 128vdc
1979 General Engines ElectroPed 24vdc
1974 Honda Civic EV 96vdc
1970 GE Elec-trak E15 36vdc
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