No such thing as a 6V or 12V ignition condenser. Irrespective of applied primary voltage (6V, 12V, 24V) the condensers are made to withstand the flyback or reverse EMF voltage made by the coil as it’s magnetic field collapses when the points open.
Will any condenser work?
Any condenser of the same value will work. They are indifferent to voltage but the capacitance (microfarads) should be the same or at least close. They aren’t that accurate from new. If the condenser is perfect your points won’t burn.
How do you test a 6 volt condenser?
- Remove the condenser from the engine.
- Switch the volt ohmmeter to the ohms position.
- Touch the red lead to the hot connector on the condenser.
- Remove the leads and reverse the placement to the condenser.
- Movement from the meter’s needle indicates the condenser is good.
What does a 12V condenser do?
The purpose of the condenser is to protect this ignition system from stray voltages that can interfere with the efficiency of the ignition coil. It does this by functioning as an insulator between the stray voltages and the ignition system.
What is the capacitance of an ignition condenser?
Most condensers used in magnetos have a capacitance value between the values of 100-250nF. Note that condensers used for battery/coil ignition systems are usually twice these values because they need to cater for the, usually 12v, battery voltage already present across the points when they close.
Will a car run without a condenser?
We all know that a car won’t run without a condenser. Neither does the initial arc cause any malfunction of the points, so there is no reason for them to fail automatically.
How do you test a condenser with a multimeter?
We all know that a car won’t run without a condenser. Neither does the initial arc cause any malfunction of the points, so there is no reason for them to fail automatically.
Is a condenser the same as a capacitor?
Condensers work as heat capacitors, so they store energy in the electrostatic field. On the contrary, capacitors store energy in the electric field. More commonly a condenser refers to an apparatus that transforms a gaseous substance to its fluid state.
How can you tell if a point condenser is bad?
A failing points and condenser system can cause rough running, misfires, lean and rich conditions. If the engine is difficult to start, and runs rough once it does start, then it is time to contact a mechanic to have a look at the system and find out exactly what the problem is.
What makes an ignition condenser go bad?
If your car has standard ignition system wiring and a ballast coil, current flow through the circuit will be excessive and the points, condenser, and coil all may fail prematurely.
Does the condenser go on the positive or negative?
Having a condenser on the positive side of the ignition will not do much. It may suppress some RFI when listening to some channels on the AM radio, but having a condenser on the negative side of the coil would do a better job of suppressing noise while also protecting your points.
Does a condenser have to be grounded?
Your outdoor condenser unit must be grounded to meet most local codes. The copper ground wire should be connected to the ground terminal block, which is mounted to the metal panel. The wire is then held in place with a tightened screw.
What happens if point gap is too small?
This does not give the coil sufficient time to charge, resulting in a weak spark. It also slightly retards the timing. In short, either too wide or narrow a point gap will cause a misfire under load.
Why are capacitor called condenser?
The capacitor was initially known as a condenser. The term “condensor” was associated with it because it was supposed to condense electric charge. The charge it could hold at a rated voltage was known as “capacity.” This term was in use till about 1960s.
What is a voltage condenser?
The capacitor was initially known as a condenser. The term “condensor” was associated with it because it was supposed to condense electric charge. The charge it could hold at a rated voltage was known as “capacity.” This term was in use till about 1960s.
What is the purpose of a capacitor in an ignition system?
A Capacitor Discharge Ignition or CDI is an electronic ignition device that stores an electrical charge and then discharges it through an ignition coil in order to produce a powerful spark from the spark plugs in a petrol engine. Here the ignition is provided by the capacitor charge.
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