Multi Section Cap Question

[dsndblm]

I replaced the multi section electrolytics in my Fisher X-101-B with new units a couple of weeks ago. One of the caps I bought is a four section cap and I only needed to use three. I was checking to make sure the caps had bled down before doing some work on the amp. When I checked the unused section of the cap it had 150V on it. Is this normal? Wouldn't voltage there mean that the cap is leaking within itself and charging that unused/spare portion of the capacitor? :scratch2:

 

[cademan]

It could be that its a bad capacitor, even being brand new, but as long as the three sections that you are using, are working ok, I wouldn't worry about it!