shadow1@jnlk.com wrote:
>
> I can not find suitable Filter Capacitors (500 WV at 100 mf) for my old
> GLA-1000. The capacitors in question are (C21, 22 and 23). They are in
> series across the 1200 volt output of the rectifier. Since they are in
> series it looked like they did it that way to have them add up to 1500
> volts of working voltage. My question is; Can I use 450 volt electrolytics
> in place of the 500 volt capacitors?
You can certainly use *four* 450v capacitors of 120 mf each to be on the safe
side. That would give you 30 mf instead of 33, but I'm sure it will be fine.
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
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