Measure Capacitors?

dmusic148 · #1 12-31-2008, 02:22 PM

Is there a way to measure the value of caps. I have a box full, most are missing labels. Trying to organize them.

PilbaraBass · #2 12-31-2008, 02:41 PM

yes, you buy a meter that measures capacitance.

something like this

http://www.multimeterwarehouse.com/DT9205f.htm

$20, it's cheap, but it'll probably do the job for you

**line6man** · #3 12-31-2008, 02:53 PM

Yep... Just get a multimeter.

They are a great household tool, even if your not into electronics.

dmusic148 · #4 12-31-2008, 05:45 PM

Duh. I have a Fluke 87-5.

Didn't know it did capacitance. RTFM fail. Thanks.

**line6man** · #5 12-31-2008, 06:05 PM

LOL, if i am paying that kind of money for a multimeter, it better have a capacitance function!

Nice DMM btw.