[ARC5] Aging Electrolytics

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 30 Jan 2015 at 19:35, David C. Hallam wrote:

> Only as a last resort would I consider reforming old electrolytics. 
> Compare the cost of rewinding a power transformer to $35/40 of a new 
> capacitor.
> 
> David
> KW4DH

I'm with you on this: unless there is some sort of dire emergency, any 
electrolytic which shows significant leakage is tossed.

Heck, if they even LOOK old, out they go.

It is not worth the effort, nor the worry.

I have an ESR meter, and I use it when needed.

Ken W7EKB