Guide to spotting fake and real electrolytics

japlytic · 02-25-2011, 02:12 AM

You probably have seen fake electrolytic capacitors.
I think there should be a guide to detecting fake electrolytic capacitors, especially with respect to the bung, vent, and label.

bigbeark · 02-25-2011, 02:28 PM

I agree that an illustrated guide to fake caps would be good. lots of this has already been posted here with pics. That stuff sould be moved to the new forum.

Of course, good sources don't sell fake caps. Then again, some sizes are not readily available except as OEM caps from Asian suppliers. These may or may not be authentic.

Once you've been burned you become better at spotting fakes!

02-25-2011, 02:12 AM	#1
japlytic Badcaps Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 City & State: Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia My Country: Australia Line Voltage: 240VAC 50Hz I'm a: Hobbyist Posts: 1,320	Guide to spotting fake and real electrolytics You probably have seen fake electrolytic capacitors. I think there should be a guide to detecting fake electrolytic capacitors, especially with respect to the bung, vent, and label. __________________ My first choice in quality Japanese electrolytics is Nippon Chemi-Con, which has been in business since 1931... the quality of electronics is dependent on the quality of the electrolytics.

02-25-2011, 02:28 PM	#2
bigbeark Badcaps Veteran Join Date: Jan 2010 City & State: Markham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 434	Re: Guide to spotting fake and real electrolytics I agree that an illustrated guide to fake caps would be good. lots of this has already been posted here with pics. That stuff sould be moved to the new forum. Of course, good sources don't sell fake caps. Then again, some sizes are not readily available except as OEM caps from Asian suppliers. These may or may not be authentic. Once you've been burned you become better at spotting fakes!

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