"Stevie D" writes:

Graham, Dave, thanks for the input. I'll consider replacing the cap
with the initial value just err on the side of caution and avoid a call
back. This being said, I've had better luck in the past with closer
values, within 100uf or so. Happy Holidays

I also wonder if the cap is the only problem.

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