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Old 05-02-2016, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Findm-Keepm View Post
Are you replacing the electrolytics that came with the kit with new ones?

I'd be a bit wary building such a rare treasure with 40-year old caps.....
I am going to carefully reform the 2 multisection cans on a power supply, and see if they drop down to acceptable leakage current values.

The smaller low voltage ones will be tested for capacitance and ESR, and replaced if warranted.
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