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.
Patrick