I did a "controled" experiment and hooked up a 4700 uf electrolytic backwards with about an amp through it.
It first got hot and about 20 seconds later -POP HISS. It made a small split in the side and steam came out.
I cut another one open and it has like a gell/liquid soaking the paper.
I am guessing that when it breaks down inside, the heat from the short turns part of the electrolyte to steam and it builds preasure in the case untill it ruptures.
It first got hot and about 20 seconds later -POP HISS. It made a small split in the side and steam came out.
I cut another one open and it has like a gell/liquid soaking the paper.
I am guessing that when it breaks down inside, the heat from the short turns part of the electrolyte to steam and it builds preasure in the case untill it ruptures.