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I will prob do just that, BUT I like to base line a set and I know the caps will last long enough to test the HV and basic function of the set. That being said I have many sets built a little later than this (mid 60's) that have been running fine on the orig caps for a couple years now. I will generally test a can cap and IF it test well after all this process then I will leave it be. I don't really think I am taking any big chances since I will be putting a very conservative B+ fuse and ad a thermistor to absorb the inrush. Besides sometimes I wonder if new caps are really all that great, I use the best I can (nichicons 105c rated) but still wonder if they will last, esp since I have 40 year old caps that work just fine.
My main concern is to not introduce any possible errors and then replace one can at a time (if the fail to come around). I do replace all paper based caps (wax cover, Bumble bees, etc...) as I know they always leak, prior to any full power test.
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