[sdiy] FYI: Taiwanese Capacitors Leaking, Exploding

[Theo]

Thanks,
Already found that one, not very specific.
Another article mentioned 11 Taiwanese brands,
the type of the electrolyte and what was wrong with it.
But not the brand names nor when the problem started.

However I checked and the Nichicon caps I have
are made in Japan after all :)

Theo


From: Tom Arnold <xyzzy at sysabend.org>

> 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=Se
arch+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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