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What value cap is this?

Discussion in 'Tele-Technical' started by SixStringSlinger, Jan 23, 2021.

  1. Jan 23, 2021 #1
    SixStringSlinger

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    I'm not satisfied with how my Reverend Tricky Gomez's tone controls work, so I thought I'd experiment with different cap values, but I can't seem to get a read on the current bass cut cap's value with my multimeter (treble cut cap reads a little off of 0.022). Can anyone tell from this picture?

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    There is nothing printed on the other side of the cap. Obviously tolerances can create a bit of a range, but just knowing what the value is "supposed" to be will help.

    Thanks!
     
  2. Jan 23, 2021 #2
    sjtalon

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    1 nf (.001µF)
     
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    SixStringSlinger

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    Thank you! How is it you interpret it to come to that conclusion?
     
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    jimbo735

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    There is charts on line you can look at,use the magic google.
     
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    Squawker

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    102 = 1 0 and 2-noughts (in picofarads) = 1000 pF (pronounced puff) = 1 nF
     
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    Squawker

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    .... and the K = +/- 10% tolerance
     
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    moosie

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    moosie

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    SixStringSlinger

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    Thanks!

    I wonder then how come I was able to read the treble cap? I never de-soldered it, and the control works fine, so it must be connected.
     
  10. Jan 24, 2021 #10
    moosie

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    I knew you'd say that. :D

    Sometimes it reads, sometimes not, all depends on the circuit it's in. I never paid enough attention to be able to tell why and why not.
     
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