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Old 11-24-2012, 08:40 PM
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Why you should replace Capacitors.

Found this post over at A.R.F. and thought it was a good lesson in why Caps need replaced, particularly Electrolytics.

http://www.antiqueradios.com/forums/...p?f=2&t=209675

The first picture shows the can that exploded, the second shows the hole the can punched in the ceiling!

If you happened to be in the path of such a projectile it could do serious damage to your body!
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