Re: Apple III power supply capacitor replacement

[schmidtd <schmidtd@my-deja.com>]

On Jul 31, 11:45 am, Patrick Schaefer <pa.schae...@web.de> wrote:
> schmidtd schrieb:
>
> > Given the exploding capacitor problem in a /// power supply:
> >http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp293/groinkhi/IMG_0191.jpg
> > there were some recommendations on the size/capacity/rating/type that
> > would be appropriate here.  What were they, again?
>
> 220nF is written on the capacitor, 100nF should work as well. You can
> also just remove the part and accept the higher EMI emission level --
> this old machine doesn't fulfil the CE requirements anyway.
>
> In any case the "X2" rating is important. This means suitable for direct
> connection across the mains supply. You cannot use a regular 400 or 630V
> MKP/MKT here.

Thanks for that.  I can't see "X2" anywhere on Mouser's lists, but the
data sheet on this guy:
http://mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?qs=jSRw5K5ir6X7MRY8O2L9FA%3d%3d
does make reference to appropriateness for mains use (i.e. 250V is ok,
400V and 630V are not).