Repairing some clippers

[trevwhite]

A friend has asked me to look at some clippers she uses on her horses.

I have found the page detailing the clipper parts

http://www.peasridge.co.uk/acatalog/Wolseley__Harrier__clipper_parts.html

I looked inside and the part that has blown up is the following which can be found on the page.

Wolseley "Harrier Mk III" - Condenser Ref: 50584

Sorry, I did try to figure out how to insert better information. It seems the part that has blown up is a condenser for the the clippers. I cant find any information though on the actual components inside the condenser and their configuration. I was wondering if I can replace it with some cheaper parts or even improve it. The replacement part seems quite expensive really.

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks

Trev

[lowimpedance]

The 'condenser' is an RFI suppressor it would seem. Consisting of a 0.1uF type X and two 2.4nF (2400pF) type Y capacitors.
Type X are rated for connection across Active and Neutral,  and type Y are lower capacitance value usually and rated for connection from Active to Earth and Neutral to Earth. You will find plenty of info for these.
 This unit has all three combined into the single package, hence the three leads, ie Active , Neutral and one to Earth (green). Now perhaps you can get the same unit some where else (who is the manufacturer on the 'condenser' itself if not completely barbecued, do a search) . But for this repair  I would be using the same rated unit even if it appears a little expensive, since operator safety is priority.
Substitutions will have to be of the same rating and connection and be such that its also done electrically safe too. (if using 3 individual caps)
  And there would be no improvement to be gained here from any other alternative component change, so just buy the spare part.
Make sure you clean any carbon/soot and debris liberated from the death of the original 'condenser'.

[SeanB]

You could most likely get it from a white goods parts wholesaler, as these are a common part often used on universal motors to reduce noise fed back into the mains. They might have the same item at wholesale price, otherwise you will have to buy oem.

[trevwhite]

Thanks for the replies. I think I will buy the original as its more convenient and will fit, etc. I was wondering about trying to save some money as my friend doesn't have much but safety is most important.

Thanks again