From: noreply@ademu.com   
      
   On 2023-07-06 17:51, Dan Green wrote:   
   > Hi all,   
   >   
   > Is it advisable to change old electrolytics which are reading a   
   > capacitance considerably higher than their stated value? I know they   
   > vary a lot anyway, but if I have say a 480uF cap which is reading   
   > 640uF, should that be a concern? Does it indicate some underlying   
   > issue with the cap?   
      
   If you use a real C / ESR meter, it may indicate the isolation layer has   
   thinned over time.   
   In that case, reforming with a small current to the proper voltage could   
   repair the electrolytic.   
   However, it also indicates the age - and replacement is certainly better.   
      
   Arie   
      
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