[Amps] Thompson cap RF current ratings?

[Rich]

>I
>> >> The main difference between RF doorknob caps and DC-PS doorknob caps is 
>> >> thread size.  
>> >> RF-rated caps have larger threads.
>> >> 
>> >
>> >Be careful Rich,  those LLC-caps have pretty large threads!
>> >You first think it is the ideal coupling-cap but it explodes pretty soon.
>> >The last station I warned was DJ2HZ, he used for bypassing the anode
>> >choke.
>> >He was very lucky last year in December not to loose his shack or more
>> >when the capacitor turned into flames...
>> >
>> **  What was the thread diameter, Peter ?
>> 
>> -  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.  
>> 
>> 
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>The thread diameter is about 6mm on those caps
>
Sounds like RF-type.  DC PS types are typically 2.5 - 3 mm.

tnx, Peter
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-  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.