BlackedOutREVO

iTrader: (67)

So the cap on my TC Sphere broke off, and I need to replace it

But the caps arent marked pos/neg. So how do you know whats what here?




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|JayFlores|2

iTrader: (16)

do you see the tabs on the power cap? there is a long one and ofcourse a shorter one, im not sure which is the positive BUT i am definitely sure that it is in the manual.

chensleyrc1

iTrader: (38)

The longer of the 2 leads is positive.

BlackedOutREVO

iTrader: (67)

I dont have it yet. so that would be why idk IDK why they dont just mark the caps.... Makes life easier! LOL

Thanks!!

chensleyrc1

iTrader: (38)

If they did mark them then you could go to your local electronics junk store and buy them for .25

danjoy25

iTrader: (38)

Ive used many times with good results any caps rated above 10-12 volts and at least 2000 microfarads.

Itchy

iTrader: (1)

Ive had a bad experience using generic caps on my LRP TC with mod motors. With a stock motor you might get away with it.

Im not at home to give you the exact specs, but if i remember correctly the original cap is Matsushita/Panasonic FC Series. Check your cap to see the exact voltage and farad rating.

The original cap has a big gold stripe on one side. That is the negative pole.