powering new filter caps

[Jomamma]

I know this is an old topic but:  What's the best way to power up new filter caps?

i have a variac- and sadly I've never used it.

I also have a box I made using Gerald Weber's method of powering up new caps with a 100watt light bulb.

your thoughts please, and thank you.

Jomamma

[sluckey]

What's the best way to power up new filter caps?

I just install them, connect a volt meter, and flip the switch.

[Jomamma]

Connect a volt meter to what?

[John]

Connect the red lead to the positive side of the cap, black lead to neg. side. FWIW, I never worry about slow power up either. But it IS always a good idea to use the lamp limiter after doing anything inside the chassis the first time you flip the switch.