[Boatanchors] Collins 516F2 Power Supply Capacitor

[Al Parker]

hi Mark,
	C1 is on the AC line to gnd, definitely not an electrolytic.  Best to 
use one of those that's rated for line to ground, Mouser or other has 
them.  Could use a good sized, physically, ceramic disc as a so-so 
substitute.
73,

Al, W8UT
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On 6/2/2015 1:26 PM, Mark K3MSB wrote:
> I was contacted by a friend that is recapping his 516F2 power supply.
>
> In the schematic, part C1 is shown to be an electrolytic, yet the parts
> list shows it to be a non-electrolytic:
>
> Collins part number CP29A1EG503K
>
> Capacitor, FXD, PPR DIEL, 0.05 uF, 10% 1000V
>
> The other caps in the HV string, C2 through C4, are clearly stated to be
> electrolytic in the parts list.
>
> Is C1 really an electrolytic?
>
> Thanks
>
> Mark K3MSB
>
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