[time-nuts] Re: Another reason to monitor line frequency :) - My AC measurement project & question

[Lux, Jim]

On 1/22/22 2:09 AM, Wilko Bulte wrote:
> Given that it sounds that these capacitors  are mains connected I would recommend using Y rated capacitors for safety reasons. That should prevent them from going short circuit, Y caps being designed to "fail open".
>
> Or did I misunderstand the proposed circuit?
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> Wilko

Yes, choosing the right components is important in any line connected 
device.