I have a Honda generator with a faulty inverter. The inverter is encased in black resin with just the tops of a dozen small electrolytic caps and four 230v 1900uf electrolytic caps poking out of the top of the resin. The plastic cover of one of the 230v caps was burned off but there was no sign of bulging and the capacitor can was in good condition. The heat source looks likely to be from the outside rather than from the component itself but since the inverter is basically unrepairable, I chiseled away and removed the capacitor. I had to destroy the capacitor so had no chance to test it but it was still wet inside, not dried out or swelled. I now have the terminals exposed and can replace the cap if I consider it worth it; my dilemma. A replacement cap is around $100 and I have no way of determining positive from negative connection but a replacement inverter is $1500.
So, if I try a new capacitor but connected it backwards, will it be destroyed?
What is the general consensus, should I risk $100 to save $1500?
Thanks for any suggestions or ideas.
So, if I try a new capacitor but connected it backwards, will it be destroyed?
What is the general consensus, should I risk $100 to save $1500?
Thanks for any suggestions or ideas.
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