[ARC5] Aging Electrolytics

[Richard Knoppow]

      AFAIK, the mechanism is the same regardless of the rated voltage.  
Electrolytics over about   450VDC are usually two or more in series 
inside the housing.  That would make no difference in the ageing.    I 
think it is wisdom to replace old electrolytics even if they seem to be 
OK.  A shorted or very leaky cap can cause a lot of expensive damage.


On 1/30/2015 2:51 PM, Robert Eleazer wrote:
> I have been wondering.  We all know that electrolytic caps tend to deteriorate with age.  But how about the 600V and 1000V varieties?  Are they less prone to deteriorate?
>
> Wayne
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