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Offline BobsonTopic starter

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EMF X2 caps ratings question
« on: June 06, 2024, 07:16:14 am »
Got a box of Okaya 250V EMF caps. There are designations "1414 125V, 1283 250V". I understand that these are UL conformance ratings, but could not decide if I can use them as X2 caps with 230V line. Why UL 1414 125V rating?

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Offline Vovk_Z

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Re: EMF X2 caps ratings question
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2024, 03:32:09 am »
Can you show a photo?
 

Offline BobsonTopic starter

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Re: EMF X2 caps ratings question
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2024, 04:59:14 pm »
Here they are.
 

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Re: EMF X2 caps ratings question
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2024, 06:21:11 pm »
The UL etc. markings will cover things like flammability.  Unless the package specifically includes the characters X/ X1 / X2 on it, it is not suitable for across-the-line mains use. X markings have specific meaning in terms of breakdown voltage, and most importantly, self-healing capability.

Edit: Sorry, looking again at the photos, they do have an X ratings!
« Last Edit: June 07, 2024, 06:27:22 pm by Gyro »
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Re: EMF X2 caps ratings question
« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2024, 04:53:02 am »
Found Panasonic ECQUV series datasheet with the same designations, https://industrial.panasonic.com/cdbs/www-data/pdf/RDI0000/RDI0000C291.pdf.

It also states UL 1283 250V and UL 1414 125V. Strangely enough, UL 1414 does not deal with X2 type, only X1 and Y1/Y2, and states 125V only for double-insulated equipment without grounded chassis.

My intended purpose is to use these caps for grounded equipment (replace RIFA caps in old HP PSUs) , so I presume they would be OK for 230V mains (unless being corrected by knowledgeable person).

« Last Edit: June 09, 2024, 04:54:57 am by Bobson »
 


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