Re: caps

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <Hollmike-at-aol-dot-com>

John, 
   It really all depends on the dielectric material used in construction of 
the cap.  Mylar is common, and no good for TC service.  Can you give us any 
information on the cap?  Perhaps then someone from the list can identify the 
cap and actually give you an answer.  There should be something printed on 
the cap to tell the manufacturer and some part number or something to work 
with. 
Mike 


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> Hi guys! Question,can a cap rated for d.c. work on a.c..Question 2, on a big 
> cap(weight app70 lbs.) that has a large porcelian terminal,and one smaller 
> porcelian terminal and a ground terminal.What is the use of the smaller 
> porcelian terminal. This cap is rated at 50kvdc. Thanks guys! 
>                                                    john in nyc 
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