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01-23-2025, 02:07 PM
If Y4 capacitor says 400V, it is probably because it is rated both Y4 and X1.
This will make it X-rated to, say, 400VAC, and Y-rated to, say, 125VAC.

Like this one.

https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Vis...1TIQ%3D%3D
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Safety caps - by Martinj - 01-23-2025, 11:50 AM
RE: Safety caps - by GarySP - 01-23-2025, 12:30 PM
RE: Safety caps - by morzh - 01-23-2025, 02:07 PM
RE: Safety caps - by Martinj - 01-23-2025, 02:19 PM
RE: Safety caps - by morzh - 01-23-2025, 02:23 PM
RE: Safety caps - by radiorich - 01-24-2025, 02:17 AM



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