[sdiy] FYI: Taiwanese Capacitors Leaking, Exploding

[Tom Arnold]

On Mon, Nov 04, 2002 at 08:04:59PM +0100, Theo wrote:
> Whaaa, about 2 months ago I bought 2 rolls (=8000) taiwan made elcos.
> Ok it was surplus, under 10% of the list price but still, 
> you got me worried.
> Any info on what brands/models are affected?

http://www.e-insite.net/index.asp?layout=article&articleId=CA255062&title=Search+Results&publication=e%2Dinsite&webzine=e%2Dinsite
( just do a search for 'failing capacitors' on www.e-insite.net )

"The most commonly mentioned are capacitors made by Tayeh and Jackcon Capacitor Electronics Co."

Doesnt sound like its just limited to those brands those.  Sounds like its
any Taiwanese made low-ESR cap.  Glad all I have are japanese made 
Panasonics...


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