[Boatanchors] X / Y cap values

[Mark, K5AM]

The capacity might not be critical.
But for the voltage rating, I have
usually seen the special types
rated 1400 VAC. Apparently this
is to handle line surges, and for safety.

73,

Mark, K5AM
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On 2024-04-21 22:34, 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.
> 
> 
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