> -----Original Message-----
> From: Maciej W. Rozycki [mailto:ma...@linux-mips.org]
> Sent: 30 August 2017 09:21
> To: r...@jarratt.me.uk
> Cc: 'General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts'
> <cctalk@classiccmp.org>; 'Tapley, Mark' <mtap...@swri.edu>
> Subject: RE: PSU Input Rectifier Question
> 
> On Tue, 29 Aug 2017, Rob Jarratt wrote:
> 
> > I would just like to make doubly sure, before cutting into the outer
> > body of the caps, am I likely to hit any gotchas? Just how wet are
> > they inside, do I need to take any precautions with the electrolyte?
> 
>  I suggest that you cut the sleeve only first (with a utility knife,
scissors or
> whatever tool you find most convenient or at hand), in which case you
won't
> get to the electrolyte (except for any preexisting leaks of course), which
is only
> inside the aluminium can underneath.
> 
>  The purpose of the sleeve is mainly electrical insulation -- so that you
don't
> have a battery of large live components mounted next to each other posing
a
> risk of a short circuit if their surfaces accidentally touch.
> In the past some electrolytic caps were manufactured without a sleeve
> (especially axials), however I haven't come across such one for years.


There is a big red sticker saying that the heatsink is live, so I guess this
one is not insulated and may be straight to the electrolyte. I will drill
and drain I think.

Regards

Rob

> 
> > I found some LED holders/clips which do seem to fit the bill, although
> > I am not sure I see how you get the old LED out, unless you have to
> > break the thing.
> 
>  From experience these seem pretty much single use only and either of the
> 2 parts of the holder gets damaged while disassembling.
> 


OK, good to know that I haven't missed a trick.

Thanks

Rob

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