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09-15-2008, 12:15 AM
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| What's this cap for?
Any idea what C13 is for in the attached? I don't understand its purpose. I somehow missed it when I ordered parts. Will a .1 uF do instead? |
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09-15-2008, 12:39 AM
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thats the so-called "death-cap". Leave it off and instead install a grounded power-cord. Do a search for death-cap....there's bound to be some entries about it. |
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09-15-2008, 12:47 AM
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I thought this seemed fishy. Thanks.
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09-15-2008, 12:56 AM
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It's there to set the chassis at AC neutral (ground, more or less). Trouble is, unless you have a polarized line cord installed, it can also make the chassis common to the AC hot. DON'T use any larger value than stock, DO install (at a minimum) a polarized cord to force this connection to AC neutral. A better solution would be to install a 3-prong cord and tie the chassis to the ground wire - and remove the cap entirely. -L |
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