[Amps] Query about capacitor value

Dr. David Kirkby david.kirkby at onetel.net
Tue Sep 15 06:19:36 PDT 2009


Jack Parker wrote:
> I'd like some advice on the value of a high-voltage power supply capacitor,
> which I plan to offer for sale.
> I have a 53uf, 5kv, oil-filled cap (no PCB's) sold (manufactured?) by NWL
> Capacitors carrying their part number 10208. I have looked at their web site
> but the cap is not listed but comparable parts in their product line are
> surprisingly expensive!
> 
> Any input would be appreciated.
> 
> 73,
> 
Ultimately, it it worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Stick it 
on eBay and see what it fetches.


Not knowing its specs is likely to devalue it quite a bit. It's probably 
not too useful as a 50/60 Hz unit with high ripple. But who knows.


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