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Old 9th May 2011, 8:50 pm   #8
kalee20
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Default Re: Beware!

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Originally Posted by Sideband View Post
A 'proper' x cap will have conformity markings on it...
I'll bet that this capacitor did have conformity markings on it - certainly Rifa were making X and Y capacitors in the mid 1980's in this style. The stresses of across-the-line applications were appreciated, and capacitors specifically designed for this have been around since then. Whether they long-term reliable, of course, is another matter.

Must have a look tonight at my own stock, if I have any left.
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