Sorry Ed to be beating a dead horse but I was reading up on the theory of reforming of Capacitors and you may have already answered this but the volume of information here is amazing. Anyway, here goes it.... I am under the impression that the initial powering up of a capacitor forms the oxide layer and over time, this layer can break down and indeed need regeneration. Some equipment manufacturers recommend the regeneration of capacitors if they have been sitting for a year or more and some manufacturers don't even address it.
Q: If I buy a new set of caps dated Jan 2015 and install them today, is reforming needed or just recommended?
Q: I went through basic and advanced electronics in the Navy and we would get caps out of supply that were packaged in the 40's through the 70's. We were never taught this "reforming" technique. Never had a problem with a radio blowing up during power up after repair, is it a "High Power" thing?
Thanks
Perry
Q: If I buy a new set of caps dated Jan 2015 and install them today, is reforming needed or just recommended?
Q: I went through basic and advanced electronics in the Navy and we would get caps out of supply that were packaged in the 40's through the 70's. We were never taught this "reforming" technique. Never had a problem with a radio blowing up during power up after repair, is it a "High Power" thing?
Thanks
Perry