Hello Experts
Need help with my experiment to test a Capacitor from microwave oven
Its a High voltage capacitor. 1mfd, 2100V AC.
A DMM test across its terminals show infinite/open resistance.
The capacitor has a 10Mohms shunt resistor internally.
1. Connected 100w bulb in series to the capacitor. AC supply 230v connected. The bulb did not light up. This proves the capacitor is NOT shorted
2. Connected capacitor in series with a diode and 10ohm, 10W resistor. Connected AC supply 230v. I was hoping DC voltage reading of 300+ volts across the capacitor, because the capacitor will charge to peak of 230v rms and hold it there... However, DMM shows 100V DC.
Any corrections to my experiment #2 ? Is the capacitor leaking ?
Need help with my experiment to test a Capacitor from microwave oven
Its a High voltage capacitor. 1mfd, 2100V AC.
A DMM test across its terminals show infinite/open resistance.
The capacitor has a 10Mohms shunt resistor internally.
1. Connected 100w bulb in series to the capacitor. AC supply 230v connected. The bulb did not light up. This proves the capacitor is NOT shorted
2. Connected capacitor in series with a diode and 10ohm, 10W resistor. Connected AC supply 230v. I was hoping DC voltage reading of 300+ volts across the capacitor, because the capacitor will charge to peak of 230v rms and hold it there... However, DMM shows 100V DC.
Any corrections to my experiment #2 ? Is the capacitor leaking ?
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