RadioBanter - View Single Post - recapping Hallicrafters S-38B question

February 5th 06, 10:33 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors

wrote:

But replacing the two line to ground capacitors C27 .02 mfd, 600v and
C26, 400v.1 mfd (it says mfo on the schematic, but that must be a
misprint). I figure these are the line to ground capacitors, since they
are the only two on the schematic going from both lines to ground.

I plan to replace the power cord with a bladed one. I plan to replace
C26 & C27 with Y2 safety capacitors. But cannot seem to find any at 400
and 600 volts. The ones I can find are just 250 volts.

The 250 volts on the Y2 caps is an AC voltage rating. The 400 or 600 on
the old caps is a DC voltage rating. They are generally good for about
250 vac as well but if you're buying, you might as well buy the AC rated
ones.

-Bill