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Swap out out caps?

By devils4ever

10 years ago



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#1 10 years ago

Hi all,

My first post here. I own a High Speed and Bram Stoker's Dracula. I maintain them myself and have owned them since about 1999. Both are in great condition and work great.

But, I was thinking that all the capacitors are original on both. I know caps don't last forever. The HS pin is pushing 25+ years and the BSD is pushing 20. Should I start thinking about replacing them? Or, should I leave well enough alone?

Thanks.

#4 10 years ago

Yeah, they all look fine. I guess I'll leave them be.

My friend restores antiques radios and TVs from the 40's and 50's and he replaces all the caps before even turning on the power. So, it got me thinking I should do the same.

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