At 06:27 PM 30/04/2013, you wrote:
>Bought some large electrolytic capacitors online, they are likely fakes.
>I'd like to figure out if the voltage rating is anywhere near correct
>before I use them.
>
>I was thinking of attaching them to the rated voltage (63V) through a
>large resistor and log the voltage on the cap over a few days. Seem
>reasonable?
>
>Bob

Sounds reasonable.

If they are significantly smaller or lighter than name brand e-caps of
similar capacitance, voltage and temperature range I think I'd
file-13 them straightaway.

--sp

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