Rich, AG6K, writes:
>Even if the capacitor is designed for flash discharge service instead of
>dc filter service, with a 4500 peak-v rating, it should work well at
>2500v in dc filter service.
Is there a handy rule of thumb as to how much to derate an
energy-storage capacitor when one wishes to use it in dc filter
service?
I understand that the energy-storage types (flash-
discharge) are designed for ultra-low internal resistance, so
that they can dump their accumulated joules in a hurry. I
understand, too, that this makes these caps. less than ideal
for HV power supplies.
But I'm a ham. How far ought I to push the envelope with my
energy-storage caps? Mine are big guys. Do I need to mount
them in an explosion-proof cabinet to be on the safe side? :-)
73 de Bob, K0KR
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