[Amps] Russian HV Supply Capacitors

[MU 4CX250B]

I agree with Bill. The Soviet caps are very heavy duty and
conservatively rated. I use a 50 uF/5kV version that looks identical
and like it very much.  I also agree that this one is overpriced, and
the shipping is outrageous.
73,
Jim W8ZR

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> On Jan 9, 2014, at 2:42 PM, Bill Turner <dezrat1242 at wildblue.net> wrote:
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>> On Thu, 9 Jan 2014 18:49:03 -0000 (UTC), Denis wrote:
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>> If anyone has an opinion, or direct experience of
>> using these, commentary would be appreciated.
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> Two comments:
> 1. I have never used those personally, but I am a big fan of Russian stuff.
> Built very conservatively and tough as a tank.
>
> 2. Those particular items are WAY overpriced. I'd do it with a string of
> electrolytics.
>
> 73, Bill W6WRT
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