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Amp Stuff => Tube Amp Building - Tweaks - Repairs => Topic started by: hatchhh on June 10, 2011, 05:55:15 am

Title: Storage Life of Electrolytic Caps
Post by: hatchhh on June 10, 2011, 05:55:15 am

I have some Sprague Atoms that are about 4 years old.  Are these okay to put in an amp, or is there is a limit on how long these can sit around before you use them?

Thanks

Title: Re: Storage Life of Electrolytic Caps
Post by: kagliostro on June 10, 2011, 07:01:00 am

I think you mean electrolytic capacitors

if so I think a 4 year storage don't damage the cap

may be you can consider to put it on work with a progressive voltage (gradually till work voltage) before the use

Kagliostro

Title: Re: Storage Life of Electrolytic Caps
Post by: tubeswell on June 10, 2011, 09:53:52 am

They should be fine