Forming new filter caps

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jr.deluxe
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Forming new filter caps

Post by jr.deluxe » Mon Jan 12, 2004 9:57 pm

I hear from some people that caps have to be formed ,others say its unnecessary.I think my 71 50 watt needs a cap job. should i just power up after the install or no?
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Post by VelvetGeorge » Tue Jan 13, 2004 2:58 pm

Hi and welcome to the board.

If you are replacing your caps with new stock, I wouldn't worry about forming them. Forming is usually done to new caps that have been on the shelf for several years.

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