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Main => Monitor/Video Forum => Topic started by: Doormatt on March 20, 2008, 01:52:54 pm

Title: Cap kit just because?
Post by: Doormatt on March 20, 2008, 01:52:54 pm

I've got a K7000 series monitor that seems to be working fine, and based on the build date, seems about 12 years old.  Should I cap it just because I can, or would it be best to leave good enough alone?

I assume it doesn't need to be capped, but I'm starting to get curious if its working as well as it could be.

Thoughts?

Title: Re: Cap kit just because?
Post by: SirPeale on March 20, 2008, 02:20:25 pm

The rule of thumb with coin-op stuff is: if it's working fine, DON'T SCREW WITH IT.

Seriously. 

Unless you're having problems with the geometry or shrinking or brightness, leave well enough alone.

Title: Re: Cap kit just because?
Post by: Doormatt on March 20, 2008, 02:49:50 pm

*nods* That's what I figured.

I take it I'd notice something pretty significant if I needed a cap kit?

Title: Re: Cap kit just because?
Post by: Mrjamma on March 21, 2008, 10:23:48 am

If it is working fine, dont waste your time with a cap kit.

However, caps have a working and/or shelf life of about 10 years.

After that time they start to leak or loose their efficiency.

Their performance does start to degrade after as little as 3-5 years.

(of course, I am not talking about the latest batch of garbage capacitors I have been
seeing the past 5 years or so. They blow up or short in about a year or less)

Title: Re: Cap kit just because?
Post by: ChadTower on March 21, 2008, 10:35:41 am

I'd buy one and keep it on hand for when it does need a cap kit.  It is definite that it eventually will.

Title: Re: Cap kit just because?
Post by: SirPeale on March 21, 2008, 11:56:38 am

Quote from: ChadTower on March 21, 2008, 10:35:41 am

I'd buy one and keep it on hand for when it does need a cap kit.  It is definite that it eventually will.

I wouldn't.  When it does, I'd want the freshest one possible.