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G6Tanuki · 13th Jan 2021, 6:54 pm

I would say that's an "Across the mains" capacitor since it will be subjected to full mains-voltage despite the surge-limiting resistors.

I'd go with Y-rated; I'm happy to use 440VAC-rated components in such situations to give a bit more 'headroom'.

13th Jan 2021, 6:54 pm	#3
G6Tanuki Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 14,007	Re: When is a capacitor not across the mains. I would say that's an "Across the mains" capacitor since it will be subjected to full mains-voltage despite the surge-limiting resistors. I'd go with Y-rated; I'm happy to use 440VAC-rated components in such situations to give a bit more 'headroom'.