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Depending on the value, it varies.
Using a multimeter set for Kilohms resistance, check that it appears open circuit. This may be hard to determine, due to other components in circuit. It should NOT show zero resistance.
Electrolytic capacitors above 1 microFarad will show some storage of charge.
Using the meter with the probes one way, there should be a percepible rise of resistance. Reverve the leads and you should get an intial negative value followed by a slow rise in resistance.
If there is no perceptible rise, it could be open circuit. If it shows Zero, it will indicate a dead short.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThere are manufacturers that sell capacitor testers (I assume you're talking about a power supply here) otherwise for a rough estimate on the capacitor's overall health, check the resistance and compare that to the normal resistance of the capacitor of that value (check Google).
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∙ 12y agoin checking dual capacitor observe the pointer deflection
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∙ 12y agoHold both the wire of capcitor and plug in on plug and charge capacitor then short both wire if it can spark it means its working OK
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