TU56/TC11 restoration - VARIAC question

[Dwight K. Elvey]

>From: "Guy Sotomayor" <ggs at shiresoft.com>
>
>On Thu, 2005-03-17 at 11:00 -0500, Ashley Carder wrote:
>> I do not own a variac, so I will need to get one of these to
>> properly reform the TU56 capacitors.  I see several different varieties
>> on eBay.  What would I need exactly?
>
>If I'm not mistaken the whole reforming capacitors discussion was for
>electrolitic capacitors (ie DC).  The motor run capacitors are AC.  I'm
>not sure the reforming process would be the same (or if it is even
>possible).
>
>Anyone want to comment?
>-- 
>
>TTFN - Guy
>
>

Hi
 AC electrolytics can be similarly reformed, using a
current limited AC source. Many run capacitors are
electrolytic but may also be large oil and paper.
Most anything over 10 mf is probably an AC electrolytic.
Dwight