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Old 10th July 2008, 05:01 PM   #409
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Originally Posted by zmix View Post
Let's deduce what we are actually dealing with.

a 0.05µf cap has a capacitive reactance ( i.e. impedance) of 53K at 60 cps..

This cap will flow 2.2milliamps of current. Not enough to hurt you but will give you that instant reminder that the 'ground' switch is in the wrong position!

You can still use this when employing a 3 wire plug, as it *willl* reduce RF and other A.C. induced noises....
Will have very little effect on RF on the primary.
I would still not use it, but thats just me...
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