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Amp Stuff => Tube Amp Building - Tweaks - Repairs => Topic started by: ernie_jr on January 03, 2014, 08:21:46 am

Title: old orange drops
Post by: ernie_jr on January 03, 2014, 08:21:46 am

I have some old orange caps (about 35 yrs old)  left over from a high school build. Are these any good to use in a new build.
Thanks,
Ernie

Title: Re: old orange drops
Post by: stratele52 on January 03, 2014, 08:40:57 am

Imo , yes. These caps are not like electrolitics caps wich can be dry after so many years

Title: Re: old orange drops
Post by: SoundmasterG on January 07, 2014, 03:03:09 am

Quote from: ernie_jr on January 03, 2014, 08:21:46 am

I have some old orange caps (about 35 yrs old)  left over from a high school build. Are these any good to use in a new build.
Thanks,
Ernie

Depending on which type of Orange Drop they are, they may be something that is no longer available like 225P's or something. Anyway, they are a plastic film cap and film caps will pretty much outlast you. use 'em!

Greg