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Originally Posted by Alex KL-1
For high voltage low current circuits, the leakage is the most important parameter. For high current low voltage PSU's, the ESR can play a important role.
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Originally Posted by Electronic M
I rarely test new film capacitors, but when I do I use my Heathkit C3 which will tell me if they're going open or if they leak at full rated voltage.
I only use my ESR tester on solid state stuff.
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Exactly, for what it's worth I agree, it is the way to do it.