Re: Cap values?

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Original poster: "jimmy hynes by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <chunkyboy86-at-yahoo-dot-com>


it depends on when you take the power away. if you open the circuit when the
voltage is near the peak, it will be charged up but if you open the circuit
when the voltage is crossing 0 you wont get much charge. its all happening at
60 hz, so its pretty random timing. 

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> Hi guys! For me it's been a good read (pup list) for over a year now.Thanks 
> and keep it coming! 
> Question The ratings on caps have i have to assume deal with how fast they 
> cycle.Is there simple way to grasp this,say with one saying 500uf and another
> being.015?I find with low voltage caps(700acv) ,when connected to 120ac, the 
> cap will charge and dis-charge while remaining connected to 120ac.Remove the 
> 120ac and the cap might or might not have a charge, why?Sorry if this is 
> simple stuff,it's not for me. Thanks
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