Date   : Fri, 14 May 2004 10:39:01 +0100 (BST)
From   : Matt Callow <mattcallow@...>
Subject: Re: BBC B PSU part

 --- Michael Foot <mjfoot@...> wrote: > Hello,
> 
> I have a BBC Model B power supply that has a cracked and
> smoked capacitor. It's in location C1 between the fuse and R1.
> It is a rectangular block with 0,01 uF @ X printed on it. I
> need to get a replacement but don't know exactly what type of
> capacitor it is.
> Would anyone be kind enough to let me know what I should be
> looking for when ordering a replacement, or better yet show me
> where a replacement is on either of the two suppliers websites
> that I would use. I'm in New Zealand and while I'm sure
> Maplins in the U.K. could help, I'd much rather buy locally.
> 
> http://www.rswww.co.nz
> http://www.sicom.co.nz
> 
> Interesting enough the PSU still works. I'm not sure what the
> compoent does but I'm sure it should be replaced anyway.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Mike.
> 
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> Michael Foot <mjfoot(at)paradise(dot)net(dot)nz> *
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>  

Hi,

this looks like a suppresion capacitor. The X means that it's
rated to be connected accros the mains.
I've looked at the RS website, and I would suggest part number
311-1024 would be a replacement.

Matt


       
       
               
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