I have a lot of components removed from old equipment that is no longer used. Can I use in current assemblies? What is the reliability?
There are components that, once tested, proving that they are good, can be used, as it has no expiration date. They have no parts that can easily deteriorate like resistors, variable capacitors, ceramic capacitors. However, there are others that lose their characteristics over time with electrolytic capacitors and old oil capacitors. Their reuse should be avoided, even if the tests show that they are good, especially if they are more than 5 years old.
