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Well, well, well. Again I come to you all with a question. What are the small, usually black, "silo" looking things that are on pretty much all circut boards? What are they called? What are they made of? Should I remove them or just leave them on? Perhaps one day, I will be the question answerer and the the asker. Many thanks as always and Happy Thanksgiving!
Pics?
Great idea, why didn't I think of that. Let me see what I can do. Hold please...Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeinreco
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...icroF_400V.jpg
Are you talking about these? They are capacitors. Leave them on the board.
You got it. Sorry, trying to upload a picture but so far, no luck. That is infact what I am talking about. Thanks for the info!
Look next to the component for a part number on the board. Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between a capacitor and an inductor. If the part number on the board begins with a "C" it's a capacitor, while an "L" indicates an inductor. Sometimes the back of the board also has part numers as well, or even a symbol that indicates what it is.
Is there any difference to me (value wise) between a capacitor and an inductor?
See if this helps you out,, Might answer a few questions.Quote:
Originally Posted by DrJamesDaddy
http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/elect...ification.html
Yep. An inductor contains copper and pays more.
Thanks gang. I knew I had seen that chart before, but could not find it. Thanks again!