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I'd vote for new electrolytics! often times those old ones are hanging on by a shoestring if they are still working and time doesn't do them any favors. The short checker lamp would probably be a good way to test the set in a protected fashion. I don't believe in re-form for old electrolytics...if it's bad, high ESR or low capacitance replace it! and you'll be set for many more years of good performance. On something from the 50's I wouldn't even check the electrolytics, just replace.
Last edited by Chad Hauris; 09-12-2005 at 09:30 PM.
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