> To Bill and others interested in the formula for A.C. rated caps:
>
> 2 X sq.root of 2 X A.C. rating = D.C. rating.
>
> That is easier for me to remember that way, rather than 2.828 X A.C. rating.
>
> IOW, a capacitor rated at 1500 volts A.C. would be safe to use in a circuit
> up to 4200 volts D.C.
>
> I have never seen this written down anywhere. It just gets passed on by word
> of mouth and the internet!
>
> (((73)))
> Phil, K5PC
>
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