Cap reformation question

[Allison]

>
>Subject: Re: Cap reformation question
>   From: "J.C. Wren" <jcwren at jcwren.com>
>   Date: Tue, 06 Dec 2005 23:34:42 -0500
>     To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts <cctalk at classiccmp.org>
>
>Sounds good.  Last question (I think).  Watt (!) constitutes 
>low-wattage?  4W and 7W nightlights are easy to find.  40 watt oven bulb?
>
>    --jc
>
>Allison wrote:
>
>> J.C. Wren wrote:
>>
>>>    These are big mambo-jumbo caps in a linear supply, specifically a 
>>> nameless S-100 system.  I'm not sure if it's feasible to remove 
>>> them.  They're screwed into the motherboard, and while I could 
>>> disassemble the motherboard from the chassis, it might still be a 
>>> pain to get them out.
>>>
>>>    Controlling the voltage into them is pretty easy, via the Variac.  
>>> Limiting the current is a whole 'nother problem.  Maybe a light bulb 
>>> in series with the Variac?
>>>
>>>    --jc
>>
>>
>> For that case yes.  Variac to come up slow and low wattage lamp to limit
>> current.
>>
>> S100 linear supplies are unregulated (usually) before they get on the bus
>> so a load is NOT needed.  Do insure the caps are discharged before 
>> inserting
>> any board.
>>
>> Allison


Anything under a 20W appliance bulb initially.  The lower the wattage the 
higher will be the initial resistance and lower peak current.

Allison