[AMPS] Ripple Current rating of Mallory Electrolytics

[measures@vc.net (Rich Measures)]

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>I picked up a batch of Mallory Electrolytics, They are
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>450 volts DC Surge 525 vdc and are 1500MFD
>they have a serial number of les21823-a
>                                                 235 7451k i do not what
>this number is.
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>I do not know how old these units are, 

There should be a date code with 4 digits.  2 digits are for the year 
("89" would be 1989) and 2 digits are for the week number (1 - 52).   

>or what there ripple current rating

Based on ratings of similar units, my guess is around 5 amperes rms @ 
120Hz.  
 
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-  later, Craig
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