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12th Dec 2018, 9:20 pm | #1 |
Heptode
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X rated Capacitor?
Hello a works friend of mine has asked me to help her find a new capacitor for her sewing machine.
Its 0.10UF rated at 250V and as you can see from the pics it has an X printed on it. Does that mean I have to find an X-rated capacitor? Cheers Les. |
12th Dec 2018, 9:36 pm | #2 |
Octode
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Re: Xrated Capacitor?
If the cap goes between line and neutral it will need to be "X" rated -and preferably not a paper type made by Rifa
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12th Dec 2018, 9:42 pm | #3 |
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Re: Xrated Capacitor?
You just need a modern X2 rated cap. You may be able scavenge one from a scrap power supply, though don't use another old Rifa like the bad one.
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12th Dec 2018, 9:43 pm | #4 |
Heptode
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Re: Xrated Capacitor?
Thank you both for your help.
Les. |