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Exploding Capacitor Carnage

Why exploding capacitors? Why desecrate such a useful, universal electronic component?

I recently did a post on electrical safety. In it, there was a section on capacitors where I mentioned that small, low voltage capacitors can be dangerous because they can explode if the conditions are right.

This got me thinking what if I were to produce a video of this phenomenon to demonstrate it? The idea also sounded like a load of fun, so I went ahead with it.

Next to the resistor, the capacitor is one of the most common electronic components out there. And, like resistors, there are many different types of capacitors with each one having its pros, cons, and applications that it’s good for.

A while ago, I published a post about several common resistor types you’re likely to run into.

This post will be similar in that we’ll take a quick look at the common types of capacitors. Topics like the theory behind capacitors or deciphering their markings will appear in future posts.

The post will give a quick over-view of some of the applications for each type of capacitor [Read more…] about Types of Capacitors: Pros, Cons, & Applications