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 Return to top of page · Post #: 16 · Written at 11:19:29 PM on 24 September 2015.
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μ, pronounced "meuw", is a Greek letter adopted as the international symbol for micro. These forums will translate uf to μF automatically in most cases, making it easier for members to make the symbol appear in their posts.


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A valve a day keeps the transistor away...

 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 17 · Written at 10:12:33 PM on 25 September 2015.
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Here is a aussie company. They dont have the range that the Canadians have but they have some good gear.

http://www.radioparts.com.au/product/06440524/msc20-450-20mf-motor-start-capacitor-450vac
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 18 · Written at 1:03:12 AM on 26 September 2015.
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As Marcc has pointed out, 450V is insufficient in many cases.

It's horses for courses.
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 19 · Written at 1:38:57 AM on 26 September 2015.
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Yeah I agree. the ones I have ordered from Canada are 500 volt. The ones Steve sold me were all 600 volt but no u10s or u20s.
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 20 · Written at 6:37:39 AM on 26 September 2015.
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And do note that that silver one that we only see part of will be polarised: Chassis negative.
 
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