Replacing rackmount power strip safety caps

[ggizzy]

Evening,

I have a rackmount power strip from 1970 which has eight sockets, a neon lamp across line, a 20A circuit breaker/throw mains switch and (2) Aervox 2X.1uf 100VDC safety caps.

First, since the strip is so old and I have no idea the history of its use, is it a good idea to replace these safety caps as a precaution?

What is the modern equivalent to the caps?

I intend to use the strip to power a number of Amps and tape recorders, so I doubt I'd ever hit 20A on the line, but I would like to have the ability to load it.

Thanks for any help!

 

[avionic]

X2 1 µf ..

http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Panasonic/ECQ-UAAF105K/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMv1cc3ydrPrF6ifjA0FxyZB6b3AMkz57Yk=

X2 .1 µf

http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Panasonic/ECQ-U2A104ML/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMv1cc3ydrPrF%2bfZ13WJ/r1/rZOrNbud7kM=

 

[avionic]

Wasn't entirely sure which one you needed.

 

[Brickbat]

... and (2) Aervox 2X.1uf 100VDC safety caps....

Hmm. 100 VDC "safety Caps" ? What the hell is a 100 V DC cap doing in there? Are these connected line-to-ground? Not needed - just cut them out if so...

 

[ggizzy]

I apologise, typing on an older ipad here, it is slow to pickup characters. The caps say 1000vdc. And they are connected across the line

 

[I LIKE MUSIC]

If they are across the AC line after the switch/breaker, they likely function as snubbers, to reduce arcing of the switch/breaker contacts and can also help reduce unwanted electrical noise.

 

[Brickbat]

Wonder why there's two caps. Are you sure they're not connected from line-to-ground?

 

[ggizzy]

I've attached two images of the caps. I feel like a dummy though- 2 x .1 maybe with the four terminals? I haven't had a chance to disconnect them and take a look inside yet as I've been busy elsewise.

 

[avionic]

Each of those metal cans is a dual cap. 2 X .1 µf...

 

[gadget73]

Those could be the most modern bathtubs I've ever seen. The only gear I have with those was made in the 30s or 40s.