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Grey_Goose
03-22-2002, 08:53 AM
I followed Rob's directions, and have built several that all worked for a bit, but every one of them eventually blows a capacitor. I've been using high temp, 35v 100mF's. The only difference is I chose axial capacitors instead of radial.
Any thoughts? I've blown about 4 so far.
ah137
03-22-2002, 01:14 PM
The only way you can technically blow a cap is if you hook it up backwards (or exceed the voltage). Both negatives must go to the center post(negotive terminal) of the 12v reg. make sure they are, I have done two 12 regs and have never had a problem. Once I did hook one backward and it blew. If you have any more questions just ask.
Hills
Grey_Goose
03-22-2002, 01:19 PM
:o
ok, thanks, i'm a moron...
Grey_Goose
03-22-2002, 06:34 PM
Hills,
That was exactly my problem. Thanks for the timely response, I'm good to go for the weekend now :)
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