From: cd@notformail.com   
      
   On Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:57:32 -0700 (PDT), "Peter W."   
    wrote:   
      
   >On Monday, August 28, 2023 at 7:29:09?AM UTC-4, Dan Green wrote:   
   >> Hi all,   
   >>   
   >> Is this okay? I'm talking about replacing electros that have been in   
   >> service for like 30+ years and which have a rep for failing by then   
   >> (Frako caps) with old but unused electrolytics; so called "new old   
   >> stock" caps of reputable manufacturers of the same spec. I can't see   
   >> an issue with this but am no expert so.... what d'yall think?   
   >>   
   >> Dan.   
   >   
   >It has been my experience that electrolytic caps of a certain age are as   
   likely to fail just sitting on a shelf as in service. I suggest you purchase   
   modern, fresh caps of the proper size, voltage and style from a reputable   
   source made by a reputable    
   manufacturer. Why risk it?   
      
   Personally I've not had any problems with NOS electrolytics provided   
   they were sourced through RS or suchlike originally.  But YMMV.   
      
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