TU56/TC11 restoration - VARIAC question

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From: "William Donzelli" <aw288 at osfn.org>
> > Unfortunately, I do not have any insight as to whether the relatively
> > inexpensive electrolytics can be used, or whether the expensive
oil-filled
> > caps are needed.
>
> "Normal" electrolytics (as in inexpesive filter caps) probably will not
> work well at all. They probably would not last long, anyway.

Sure, but how long would an electrolytic rated for motor start applications
be expected to last?  Those are still 10x cheaper than the oil-filled jobs.

    Vince