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Need I say more:

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Does it still think it's a diode when connectors are reversed :)
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Icky wrote: Tue May 31, 2022 4:40 pm Does it still think it's a diode when connectors are reversed :)
It does, but I think my tester is smart enough to work out polarity and doesn't care which way the clips are connected.
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That is a really cool failure for a capacitor

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Tomswork wrote: Tue May 31, 2022 4:46 pm That is a really cool failure for a capacitor

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Obviously it is a flux capacitor :lol:
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exxos wrote: Tue May 31, 2022 4:53 pm Obviously it is a flux capacitor :lol:
Definitely in a state of flux!
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I've got one of those testers and while from time-to-time it is useful, I often have to take its readings with a pinch of salt lol. Also whenever I go to use the bloody thing it's flat and needs charging.
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Steve wrote: Tue May 31, 2022 6:15 pm I've got one of those testers and while from time-to-time it is useful, I often have to take its readings with a pinch of salt lol. Also whenever I go to use the bloody thing it's flat and needs charging.
Got to say mine has been pretty reliable, though there are many suppliers, so mileage may vary!!
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