On Sun, 11 Apr 2004 12:31:00 +1200, Gordin wrote:

Hello
I know that this may be a dumb question but I have found conflicting
info about this on a few web pages.

If one takes say 5 capacitors each with a value of 500wv @ 150uf and
connects them in series the result wold be 2500v @ 30uf. Correct?

Now if one takes another string just like the one above, and connects
both strings across the output of the rectifier parallel to each other
does this still give the 2500v but @ 60uf? or does the voltage drop?

Thanks

Gordon

Gordon,

That is correct with a 'but' thrown in. If the capacitor values are
different voltage will be unevenly distributed. With the typical + or
- 20% tolerance using the string at 2500 volts is living on the edge.

It might work. If it doesn't you will find out in a few minutes. You
don't want to have your face in the circuit when it fails.