alcazar

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The big one, on my lathe? Without just replacing it?

Leslie

First thing is that that it should not be internally shorted-ie it must not pass DC. Obviously it has to be disconnected from its circuitry as you test it.

If it does not, and does not look damaged, it should be ok.

You could also check by charging it up and then seeing if it holds current when you remove the charging current.

Les

andy97

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Yes you can test most large type capacitors. You will need a capacitance meter or an meter that can read inductive resistance with a high frequency generator. But saying that, by the time you have acquired a meter you might of well bought a replacement capacitor!

zip106

Should you be playing about with a fast, spinny thing in your condition?

Wurzel

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Stick your tongue on it, if your eyes light up then it is working fine

alcazar

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LOL, the stupid thing gave me a right belt up my left arm five years ago when I disconnected it to get the motor re-wound

Leslie

Well you could try that again then!

Les

alcazar

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What? With MY heart?

zip106

It'd keep it going a bit longer

Leslie

Yes all understood of course.

Try to con someone else to hold the connecting wire while you disconnect it.

Les