Hi everyone, long time no see.
I have a bunch of GE-built AC capacitors, rated at 475 V AC. I suppose their dielectric will withstand the full voltage swing, +475 to -475? Are these things "implicitly" rated for 950 VDC?
They look sturdy as heck and are very large for just 60 uF capacitance, I'm not an expert on large AC mains installations but I assume these critters have thermal/pressure compensation too. Also I suppose the AC applications where they usually go require a couple KVAR, which would make a tube amplifier a very light load.
Is it "relatively safe" to power it up with continuous 900 VDC? I take full responsibility if anything blows up, I really am asking for your unconventional wisdom here
Thanks in advance.
I have a bunch of GE-built AC capacitors, rated at 475 V AC. I suppose their dielectric will withstand the full voltage swing, +475 to -475? Are these things "implicitly" rated for 950 VDC?
They look sturdy as heck and are very large for just 60 uF capacitance, I'm not an expert on large AC mains installations but I assume these critters have thermal/pressure compensation too. Also I suppose the AC applications where they usually go require a couple KVAR, which would make a tube amplifier a very light load.
Is it "relatively safe" to power it up with continuous 900 VDC? I take full responsibility if anything blows up, I really am asking for your unconventional wisdom here
Thanks in advance.
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