Pye B16T.

[Murphyv310]

Hi Trevor,

With regard to the safety capacitor, if an X class capacitor is fitted and it went short, would it make the chassis live ?, would a Y class not be recommended in this instance. (only ask as i can`t decide)



Stephen

Hi Stephen.
Yes technically a Y type is the best for this position. In reality the leg of the transformer is at mains neutral where the cap is connected to chassis. The one I fitted is actually a universal type that conforms to both X1 and Y2 specs, my mistake for only quoting the X type.
In any case even an X type will be far far safer than a 600vdc wax capacitor.