Testing cap on digital multimeter.. shows "1"

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Discussion in 'The Projects Forum' started by kcroy, Dec 26, 2011.

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  1. Dec 26, 2011 #1
    kcroy

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    Hi - I'm testing a cap on an old bk multimeter, and am not sure I am doing it correctly. Does "1" indicate a faulty cap?

    any help appreciated!
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  2. Dec 26, 2011 #2
    SgtWookie

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    Hello Kcroy,
    Looks to me like you're over range. Try the 2uF and 20uF positions - but, that might be a 470uF cap, and the meter may not be able to read that high.
     
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  3. Dec 26, 2011 #3
    kcroy

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    Yes 470 uF.. thanks!
     
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