[Boatanchors] recapping with polyprop caps

[J Forster]

Yes & yes,
-John


eugene at hertzmail.com wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I am recapping some of the HV capacitors in a heathkit SB-610.  The
> originals were 1000V, 1200V and 1600V and values such as .25uF, .1uF
> etc.  It was suggested to me that these be replaced with metallized
> polypropylene film caps to get similar values and sizes.
>
> The originals were electrolytic and the polarity was clearly marked.
> These new polyprop caps do not seem to indicate a polarity.  Is this
> correct? I am always concerned about HV caps to make sure they are
> installed correctly (if there is an incorrect way to install them).
>
> Are these caps non-polarized? Can these caps be put in any orientation?
>
> Thanks
> Eugene
>
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