I have some old cap cans that I need to replace. I have looked on this forum and the web but I can't seem to find a definitive answer, so I am wondering if anyone here knows about this type. I know the values but I am not sure how to identify the connection posts. All appear to be single caps, not multiple caps in the same can. Having said that, all have four connection points. One in the center and three at the perimeter. The perimeter pins are used for mounting and I am assuming the extras as extra solder points. However nothing is marked. The wiring layout is confusing enough that I would like to hear some opinions before I start disconnecting stuff. Is there a wiring scheme for these as far as +/- ? Are the three outer pins identical or is one the contact point and the rest superfluous? How can one tell? Is the center pin the + or the - connection?
here's a photo.
If you look close you can see the electrolyte oozing out.
here's a photo.
If you look close you can see the electrolyte oozing out.
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