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Re: caps...rated at 660VAC, will they withstand 950VDC?!

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Why the extra 2 factor ?

Isn't Vmax = sqrt(2)*Vrms ?
Then we would have Vmax = 1.4*Vrms so for these caps Vmax = 1.4*660 = 924V hence, no, they can't be used for 950V.

I've got the 'same' problem, I've got loads of caps rated at 300V dc. I thought they were rated for AC when I bought them and now I'm not sure what to do with them..

Just like to be cautious with these things - I wouldn't like them to explode when there's people around.

There's two solutions: either sell them or use them at a much lower voltage.


Stelios


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