29-01-2022, 09:35 AM
Hi.
I agree with Jeffrey regarding Electrolytic capacitors. Slowly reforming them is the way to go and once done either check the leakage current or make sure they don't get warm (other than radiated heat from close by hot components, valves etc)
Replacing wax capacitors cannot stress the Electrolytic capacitors in any way. Don't do blanket replacement it's a big mistake do them one at a time, I've come across people that just snip them all out in one go and land up in a huge pickle. Also the flat wax covered capacitors below 500pf are generally OK so leave these until you know for certain there is an issue with them.
I agree with Jeffrey regarding Electrolytic capacitors. Slowly reforming them is the way to go and once done either check the leakage current or make sure they don't get warm (other than radiated heat from close by hot components, valves etc)
Replacing wax capacitors cannot stress the Electrolytic capacitors in any way. Don't do blanket replacement it's a big mistake do them one at a time, I've come across people that just snip them all out in one go and land up in a huge pickle. Also the flat wax covered capacitors below 500pf are generally OK so leave these until you know for certain there is an issue with them.
