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Shermann

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3. The capacitor will only discharge up to the voltage level that is applied to it

Reply to intrepidity (Original post)

Thu Feb 9, 2023, 04:21 PM

Feb 2023

If all other specs are the same, it should be suitable as a drop-in replacement.

I'm not familiar a "dual start" capacitors but believe it is effectively two capacitors.

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Capacitor question [View all] intrepidity Feb 2023 OP

The ability of the capacitor to charge up to a higher voltage than called for mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2023 #1

this? IbogaProject Feb 2023 #2

The capacitor will only discharge up to the voltage level that is applied to it Shermann Feb 2023 #3

Sorry for the delay...but what do you mean by intrepidity Feb 2023 #5

If you apply "X" volts to a capacitor when it is charging Shermann Feb 2023 #7

But this is AC intrepidity Feb 2023 #8

Basic concept applies regardless of AC or DC nt Shermann Feb 2023 #9

Should be fine. usonian Feb 2023 #4

Thanks for that link intrepidity Feb 2023 #6