Is there any easy, uncomplicated way to go about replacing leaking electrolytic capacitors with solid-state capacitors that will not fail?
I understand that all capacitors have performance curves that affect how it works in a circuit, and that a capacitor of similar voltage and farad rating may still fail to work properly if it has a different internal construction.
This may not be an issue if all the capacitor does is filter AC to DC in a rectifier, but it may drastically affect the operation of an oscillator.
Electrolytics are used mainly because they offer high density capacity at low cost. Recapping with solid may be much more expensive, but also may extend the life of the device ten times longer than with electrolytic.
I understand that all capacitors have performance curves that affect how it works in a circuit, and that a capacitor of similar voltage and farad rating may still fail to work properly if it has a different internal construction.
This may not be an issue if all the capacitor does is filter AC to DC in a rectifier, but it may drastically affect the operation of an oscillator.
Electrolytics are used mainly because they offer high density capacity at low cost. Recapping with solid may be much more expensive, but also may extend the life of the device ten times longer than with electrolytic.