Switch Capacitor value?

[jleon92f]

Good Morning,

I am relocating a switch with a new one and need to know the value of the capacitor across it? Is there a general spec?mfd?:scratch2:

Model Lafayette LR-3030A.

Thanks,
John.

 

[ryuuoh]

That's a safety cap I believe. Can you read the markings on it?
http://www.ttiinc.com/object/murata_y1_safety_capacitor.html

 

[jleon92f]

That's a safety cap I believe. Can you read the markings on it?
http://www.ttiinc.com/object/murata_y1_safety_capacitor.html

Hi, thanks for your reply. I cannot read the old one, I thought it was for the popping noise when the switch is turned on?

Thanks,
John.

 

[ryuuoh]

Well, you see the the application of the different types, so choose the one that suits your application.

 

[jleon92f]

Well, you see the the application of the different types, so choose the one that suits your application.

Thanks,
John.

 

[OverLoad]

A .01uF (10,000pF) 250VAC will be just fine. Make sure to use an X class safety type such as THIS

 

[Bimphert]

It's probably a MOV



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[OverLoad]

A mov across the primary for transient voltage suppression would be more likely. It's more typical to find a cap or an RC snubber used across the power switch.

 

[jleon92f]

A .01uF (10,000pF) 250VAC will be just fine. Make sure to use an X class safety type such as THIS

Thank you for the help and picture link. I am still up in the air on how I want to fix this.:scratch2:

Thanks,
John.