Cap kit shelf life?

OregonPacman

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I know that caps naturally dry out as they age but do they last longer on the shelf as opposed to actually being used? I've got a WG4900 that could use to be capped and not sure if I want to use the kit I have. Though, I'm thinking that 5 year old unused caps should work better than 20+ year old caps that may have been used 24/7 for quite some time. Thoughts?


P.S. Yes, yes, I know that I could spend $10 + shipping to get a new kit, but waste not, want not, right?
 
Temperature plays a big part. I'd think your vintage 2006 cap kit is just fine (unless you've stored it outdoors in a black metal box in Florida for those 5 years).
 
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