hello community a small doubt with the ANALOGIC AGUJA multimeters. Are the tests to detect leaks in the electrolytic capacitors done without taking into account the polarity of the tips? because I do it in one direction the needle deflects from left to right very slowly, and in the other sense it stays still, And if I try it with the metal housing that is covered with plastic, it shouldn't measure anything? , or if the needle reflects and stays still, how is that interpreted, what is loaded or on the run? I understand that if they are electrolytic and polarized they can let direct current pass in one direction, from there it is understood because the needle stays still in one direction and should deflect from left to right and remain infinite if the capacitor is correct but I have my doubts

The test with the multimeter can only detect that there is no leakage or a short circuit in the capacitor and even then, passing the test successfully, they may be devalued in their capacitance. ATTENTION: Performed the test, polarized the condenser with the probes in one direction, to do the test in the opposite direction you have to discharge the condenser to prevent the needle from sticking.