Re: X10 mods, was: This Damn Country!

["steve" <steve@xxxxxxx>]

Hi,

I used MAPLIN part SC95 for my mods. An interferance suppression cap rated
at 275 VAC.

The main problem being is larger phsical size and bigger dia legs (holes
required drilling)

Steve.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ian Lowe" <ian@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 5:20 PM
Subject: [ukha_d] X10 mods, was: This Damn Country!


> Hmmmm.
>
> First problem. the first unit is modded okay, except for one, rather
> important component!
>
> I need a .33uF Capacitor, rated at 400V, which can't be electrolytic
(needs
> to be able to survive polarity inversion)
>
> Maplin only do "audio grade" caps which are:
>
> a) Blooteringly expensive
> b) huuuuuuge
>
> RS Components only do a 22uF version. I am not sure of what effect
this
will
> have on the circuit. advice anyone? Keith? the 110V version used a
0.47uF,
> and the mod calls for a 0.33uF will a 0.22uF be too low?
>
> Does anyone know where I can get one? I don't reckon the type matters
as
> long as it isn't electrolytic.
>
> Ian.
>
>
>
>



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