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Good online source for MH ballast capacitor?
Hi folks-
In response to some feedback in a thread about my MH lighting system repeatedly blowing the GFCI protector, I'm now thinking the capacitors on the transformers are the likely culprit. Long story, but it's my best theory so far and I'm wanting to change them out. They are Magnetek VC10040CBTR 005-1184-MF. You'd think that with that info a quick google search would turn up plenty of suppliers but I'm having trouble. I pull up a couple hits showing indeed this capacitor is commonly used with MH transformer circuitry, but haven't found a place that actually sells just the capacitors. Any help in finding an online source (in the US) appreciated. Sincerely, Marc |
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"MAG" wrote in message .net... Hi folks- In response to some feedback in a thread about my MH lighting system repeatedly blowing the GFCI protector, I'm now thinking the capacitors on the transformers are the likely culprit. Long story, but it's my best theory so far and I'm wanting to change them out. They are Magnetek VC10040CBTR 005-1184-MF. You'd think that with that info a quick google search would turn up plenty of suppliers but I'm having trouble. I pull up a couple hits showing indeed this capacitor is commonly used with MH transformer circuitry, but haven't found a place that actually sells just the capacitors. Why not just get a new capacitor with the same specs? Good luck. Any help in finding an online source (in the US) appreciated. Sincerely, Marc |
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Assuming you know the part# or (voltage, mfd, style) you might try: www.digikey.com www.jameco.com www.rpelectronics.com http://www.allelectronics.com/ http://www.bgmicro.com/shop.asp Capacitors for power applications like this often have one or two important specs that are not printed on the case. (for example: equivalent series resistance) I don't want to be alarmist, but a substitute part even with identical voltage and capacitance ratings could fail catastrophically. If the original component shows a manufacturer and model number in addition to the capacitance and voltage, then the OP could seek an identical replacement from one of these distributors. If not, then the safe route would be to pay the $27 to get a part from Hamilton. |
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says... In article , says... Assuming you know the part# or (voltage, mfd, style) you might try: www.digikey.com www.jameco.com www.rpelectronics.com http://www.allelectronics.com/ http://www.bgmicro.com/shop.asp Capacitors for power applications like this often have one or two important specs that are not printed on the case. (for example: equivalent series resistance) I don't want to be alarmist, but a substitute part even with identical voltage and capacitance ratings could fail catastrophically. If the original component shows a manufacturer and model number in addition to the capacitance and voltage, then the OP could seek an identical replacement from one of these distributors. If not, then the safe route would be to pay the $27 to get a part from Hamilton. Right, I agree. But for some reason nobody seems to carry the Magnetek caps anywhere... Has Magnetek sold off the line to someone else? Marc |
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