Capacitors (not firing)

[Imp1983@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 9/11/2002 12:48:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

From: "Rob G." <rob1964cc@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: IML: Not firing
Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Does this mean that I can also use the same part in
both places?  I have not yet replaced the part
attached to the coil.  (Also, noticed I incorrectly
spelled capacitor!!!  back to school for me!!!)

--- jdporter@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> condenser and capacitor are interchangeable terms
> for the same item.
>                        mo jo

HI,

No, the capacitors (condensers) are not the same 'value'.

A capacitor has a 'value' to it, just like a resistor does.  A resistor is measured in ohms (or megohms if its a really large value) , and a capacitor is measured in microfarads (or picofarads if its a really small value).

By the way, I 'resisted' telling you of your spelling error.  ;-)

Dan Wing
Marcy, NY, USA
Imp1983@xxxxxxx

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