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Using a VOM is not a good way to test a capacitor. The Heathkit C-3 tester above is an excellent inexpensive tester when restored. It has very few capacitors and can be restored in an evening. It can accurately tell the condition of capacitors (out of circuit) quickly. One reason you can't use VOM is that you have to apply the working voltage on the capacitor under test. The VOM may apply only 1.5 volts to a capacitor that has a working voltage of over 400 volts. Low voltage will not break down a leaky capacitor.
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