04-14-2020, 01:29 PM
Ed
Electrolytics indeed could be reformed. I did that. But....is it worth it?
Also, reforming is the recommended procedure for NIB caps that overstayed their recommended shelf life, but are not really antique. For antique, especially well-used caps I am not sure it is a good idea.
In addition, electrolytic caps are limited life parts in the first place, and even though the real life vs minimum guranteed could be way longer, if the part is not used at close to max values of WV and RC, still in tens of years, after prolonged usage and then prolonged disuse, somehow it seems to me it should be retired.
Electrolytics indeed could be reformed. I did that. But....is it worth it?
Also, reforming is the recommended procedure for NIB caps that overstayed their recommended shelf life, but are not really antique. For antique, especially well-used caps I am not sure it is a good idea.
In addition, electrolytic caps are limited life parts in the first place, and even though the real life vs minimum guranteed could be way longer, if the part is not used at close to max values of WV and RC, still in tens of years, after prolonged usage and then prolonged disuse, somehow it seems to me it should be retired.
People who do not drink, do not smoke, do not eat red meat will one day feel really stupid lying there and dying from nothing.
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