Redundant capacitor
Posted:
Tue Aug 16, 2022 10:14 amby Donels
My voltage regulator has a capacitor attached which I assume is to smooth out the pulses as the bimetallic strip opens and closes. I have just had the regulator converted to solid state so I’m assuming I no longer need the capacitor. Am I correct?
Dave
Re: Redundant capacitor
Posted:
Tue Aug 16, 2022 1:40 pmby alan.barker
You don't need it on the Voltage Stabiliser.
Alan
Re: Redundant capacitor
Posted:
Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:52 pmby ericbushby
Hi Dave,
It was there to suppress radio interference from the stabiliser contacts opening and closing.
No contacts in a modern electronic unit so as Alan says, not needed now.
Eric in Burnley
1967 S3SE DHC
