Incidentally on a similar note, if you have had large electrolytics sitting on the shelf for a long time, especially high voltage ones, it used to be recommended practice to apply a low voltage for a period of time and gradually increase the voltage over time before placing them in service to prevent blow ups, something to do with the chemical composition changing over time without a charge.
Al
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