Re: Oil-Filled Condenser Mounting Orientation, Mallory 'Trashcan'
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Originally Posted by Pete
I have run them in all positions and they never leaked.
If it leaks, get rid of it.
Another note, many of that type of old capacitors were filled with oil that had PCB (polychlorinated biphenyl) in it. It won't eat your hand off but should be well washed off if come in contact with.
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Many thanks Pete 
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