And this is why you replace old caps

[bgadow]

I have a pile of NOS or gently used can caps but I don't know why I save them. I just don't trust them. Some people do swear by reforming but I've never given it a good effort.

I used to be of the "wait and see" camp when it came to recapping but now I use the shotgun approach. I've learned that the vertical circuit, in particular, is never going to behave with those old caps in there.

A couple times there has been a set in my collection that I used with no problems & I assumed I had already recapped it fully...then I discovered that few if any had been replaced. When you get too many TV sets you kinda forget what is done!

[Chad Hauris]

We only use brand new electrolytics in repairs...this assures the longest trouble-free performance of the repaired device. Also I like to check the date code on caps before buying...found some 1984 electrolytics at a parts distributor still on the shelf for sale...wouldn't use them as they already have more than 20 years of age on them.
Would not recommend using anything but brand new caps.