> Is it possible the cap makers are doing what
> microchip do, ie just make the lot and sell SOME
> as the high-spec ones? The caps I tested were
> capable of 2x to 3x the rated supply, even under
> high current charge/discharge situations...


Sounds like it. Maybe new manufacturing methods make a difference. I've
certainly seen / heard / smelt (even all from one cap) some most interesting
failures. Best ever was: Bad smell, followed hissing then shrieking noise,
smoke, sudden flame spurting from side noisily and finally a loud
explosion - a special effects man could not have wished for a better
capacitor failure.


        Russell

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