[ARC5] X / Y cap values

[Dennis]

I suggest using 0.01’s.  The high values add up to easily to reach the GFCI breaker threshold.

Dennis (AE6C)

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> On Apr 21, 2024, at 3:36 PM, n2lxm at juno.com wrote:
> 
> Good Evening All,
> 
>        While packing for a Hamfest this last Saturday, I came across a
> few bags of 0.047 X / Y caps. They are rated as Y1 500~, 400~. So most
> Boatanchors seem to use a 0.1 to 0.01 from line to ground. How critical
> is this value ?. As I have a few receivers await there turn on to the
> service bench. I would like some input on if I should use these.
> 
> 
>                                                    Jeff N2LXM
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