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Old 15th Sep 2012, 1:29 pm   #12
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Default Re: Failing Schaffner IEC Inlet Filters

In my overview of this issue i have come to the conclusion that if the capacitor is in an encapsulated filter the swelling of the capacitor will not stop and that any metal shielding will be deformed.
If anyone finds an NOS encapsulated filter measure it and make sure it is not bulging before showing it power.
I have a hunch that the capacitor swells before the heat blows the melted resin out.
I would be interested to find out if this is true.
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