6 Dec
2005
6 Dec
'05
7:12 a.m.
I've got a system with a couple large electrolytics that hasn't been
powered up in a number of years. I have a 5A Variac. What's the
typical procedure for the reformation process? Remove all cards (or
maybe leave a junk card in for load?), start the Variac at 0V, increment
by 10V every so often? How long per step, and/or is a different step
suggested?
I've seen lots of people say "you'll need to reform the caps,
first", but never a prodecure for it.
--jc