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07-02-2019, 05:06 PM
Most Philco radios have a capacitor from each side of the line to chassis ground. I understand the usefulness of a capacitor from chassis ground and the neutral side of the line thereby eliminating the need for an external connection to ground.
What is the purpose of the capacitor from the other side of the line to ground? It seems like a minor shock hazard in that the chassis would float at approximately 1/2 of line voltage.
Please explain if both capacitors are needed and why.

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Line capacitors - by 45philcodon - 07-02-2019, 05:06 PM
RE: Line capacitors - by morzh - 07-02-2019, 05:25 PM
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