I am making some mains powered equipment and I am wondering if every single capacitor that is not isolated from the mains must be X2 rated?
For example in this circuit (attached), C8 is connected to the mains, but only in series with a resistor. If the capacitor failed surely it would burn out the resistor before catching fire wouldn't it? And therefore, it is not necessary to be X2 rated? (in diagram A = connected to active)
Thanks,
David
For example in this circuit (attached), C8 is connected to the mains, but only in series with a resistor. If the capacitor failed surely it would burn out the resistor before catching fire wouldn't it? And therefore, it is not necessary to be X2 rated? (in diagram A = connected to active)
Thanks,
David