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intrepidity

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5. Sorry for the delay...but what do you mean by

Reply to Shermann (Reply #3)

Mon Feb 13, 2023, 04:33 PM

Feb 2023

"voltage level that is applied to it"?

And yes, a dual means it has two hot leads with different ratings, in my case, one each for 10uF and 20uF, to start two motors (like a compressor and a fan).

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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