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Droping 230v using x rated capacitors

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  • November 30, 2016 at 5:30 am #4582
    vipin
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    Hi,

        Can anybody suggest a capacitive circuit for droping 230 volts ac mains for the measurement of voltage.I have tried one ,but just cannot get the votage drop in to a safer level.

    December 5, 2016 at 8:55 am #14257
    Ashutosh Bhatt
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    which circuit u used? post your circuit

    December 11, 2016 at 8:07 am #14261
    Peter White
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    The size of the capacitor and the current taken by the load determines the voltage across the load. 

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