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05-26-2012, 02:27 AM
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Measuring the value of a capacitor
Hello,
I'm fairly handy with a multimeter, but I still cannot figure out how to measure to TRUE value of a capacitor. Any tips or tricks that could point me in the right direction? |
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05-26-2012, 01:33 PM
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Re: Measuring the value of a capacitor
What kind of caps?
Most/user multimeters will not reed very low capacitance values such as a "tone" cap. If the cap you're trying to measure is within the range of your multimeter you shouldn't have any kind of trouble. |
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05-26-2012, 09:06 PM
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Re: Measuring the value of a capacitor
It depends on the multimeter.
The less expensive ones won't read capacitance. The more expensive ones will. Otherwise you need a separate meter to do the job.
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05-26-2012, 09:17 PM
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Re: Measuring the value of a capacitor
If your meter has a setting for capacitance just select the correct (uf) range and hook up your test leads to the cap and your good to go but not all meters have a setting to test caps.
Both of my other multimeters have a setting for caps as well as volts, resistance, etc. this little meter just tests capacitance.  
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Re: Measuring the value of a capacitor
cool meter David!
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05-30-2012, 04:35 PM
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Re: Measuring the value of a capacitor
Thanks Hilario it comes in handy.
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