[Heathkit] SB-601 capacitor voltage ratings

[Bob Macklin]

The capacitors are in a voltage doubler circuit and each only see 1/2 of the 
600V.

Bob Macklin
K5MYJ
Seattle, Wa.
"Real Radios Glow In The Dark"
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Cook" <wa0ttn at netdave.com>
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Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2010 5:18 PM
Subject: [Heathkit] SB-601 capacitor voltage ratings


> Hi guys, I'm recapping an SB-610 and am a little confused about the 
> voltage
> rating of C600, C601 - the 40 uf'ers in the 600V supply. There's no 
> voltage
> rating in the parts list, and the caps themselves show 350V, but looking 
> at
> the schematic the output is 600V. How can this be? I'm ordering 
> replacements
> from Mouser and I'm concerned about replacing them with 350 volt, or a
> little higher, capacitors. Any suggestions for the best replacement part 
> for
> these?
>
>
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
> -- Dave WA0TTN
>
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