Will it explode???

[Bill Layer]

Hi,

>I've got a tube amp with a 485 volt HT supply. It needs a new filter
>(smoothing) cap of 22uF. I've got 450V rated ones. What do you reckon,
>safe or not? If not can I get hold of 500V plus capacitor without having
>to do a two in series plus resistors job? Farnell, CPC and Maplin can
>not supply such beasties.

NO! Don't even think of it!!!!! Kablooey!

You can get the proper high voltage parts at www.newsensor.com. Even 500 is
pushing it; a good designer would use 525-600V here... Do two 300V parts in
series if you cannot get the parts from new sensor in time...

Good luck with your high-voltages.


Bill Layer
Sales Technician
<b.layer at vikingelectronics.com>

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