On Jun 30, 8:53 am, "JohnK" <yend...@internode.on.net> wrote: > Generally, old electrolytic caps that have just been allowed to sit can be > re-formed and henceforth operate properly.
That's a bit of a sweeping statement. Of the kit I've rebuilt, the electrolytics have typically dried out, and thus cannot be reformed. Many were not sealed well and as they were operating is a hostile-ish environment (near tubes and other sources of heat), they often dry completely. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/neonixie-l?hl=en-GB.
