Roger Hayter wrote:

The Natural Philosopher wrote:

On 03/11/2019 11:46, Graeme wrote:

An update on an earlier post. Partial dismantle completed, and images
here :

http://www.binnsroad.co.uk/misc/powermaster/

Plenty of wax, presumably from the capacitor. Question is, can I just
solder in a new one to replace the old,

yes

and if so, what?

0.1µF 750V

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/JB-Capacito...Metallized-Pol
yester-Capacitor/1070659712 630V should be enough for any mains
application.

In other
words, is there a modern replacement?

Yes.


Thanks!

Should be enough,[1] yes, but at this point in the cirtuit - mains input
- a capacitor specifically rated as a mains filter capacitor should be
used.

[1] It isn't actually: 230 x 1.05 x 2 x 1.414 = 683V

Sorry! the EU confused me:

230 x 1.1 x 2 x 1.414 = 715V



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Roger Hayter