Ringing cap value

Discussion in 'Electricians' Talk' started by Coloumb, Aug 20, 2016.

  1. Coloumb

    Coloumb Screwfix Select

    Hey guys, I'm messing around with some old phones and a cheapo PABX I got off flea bay but I need to get a cap fitted to the extensions to get the old ringers to work. I know it's a 1.8µF value but I'm not sure what type it needs to be.

    Anyone got a linky for the right one/type I need?
     
  2. JP.

    JP. Screwfix Select

    According to circuit diagrams the capacitor designation is Non Polarised Mr C - so this eliminates the use of electrolytic type caps.
     
  3. stateit

    stateit Screwfix Select

    Is it to rig up the switchboard in your avatar ? ;)
     
  4. Coloumb

    Coloumb Screwfix Select

  5. Lectrician

    Lectrician Screwfix Select

    Just get a master phone socket...
     
  6. seneca

    seneca Screwfix Select

    He could use two electrolytics in series, connected either + to + or neg to neg, doesn't matter which way around. (their value needs to be double what's required of course) There was a position in one of the TV circuits, can't remember which one now where we had to do this as non-polarised caps. were difficult to obtain.
     
  7. stateit

    stateit Screwfix Select

    Exactly. Either cut one out of a master socket (cheap/already in your van) or add a master socket inline to your PABX (exactly the same cost as cheap/already in your van).
     

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