> I'm putting together the input pi-nets for my 2 x 3-500z amp. The input cap
> is
> a trimmer, and the output is fixed.
>
> For some of the values of output capacitors, I have 500v dipped silver mica
> capacitors, and the smaller values (150-100 pf) are really physically small
> --
> like 1/4" long. Do these capacitors carry a significant amount of current,
> and
> would I be advised to look for larger capacitors? In the higher values, I
> have
> some old-fashioned capacitos about 1/2" x 3/4" in size.
>
> 73,
> Vic, K2VCO
> Fresno CA
>
Sounds good to me, Vic. That is all Heathkit ever used.
I don't recall ever seeing the current rating on 500v micas.
Maybe someone can tell us.
(((73)))
Phil, K5PC
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