XPost: sci.electronics.misc   
   From: jasen@xnet.co.nz   
      
   On 2010-01-05, Jon  wrote:   
   > I have 208 VAC coil voltage relay that I want to operate with 240 VAC.  Can   
   > I drop the voltage down with a capacitor?   
      
   probably   
      
   > If so what value?   
      
   depends on impedance   
      
   > Should the capacitor be rated for 370 VAC?   
      
   wouldn't hurt   
      
   > I don't know the impedance of the coil.   
   > Can I find it with a meter?   
      
   stick known a resistor in series and measure the operating voltages.   
   then do some complex math.   
      
      
      
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