Hi

Can anyone help me to id this component , I think it is a Capacitor but I can not id the marking's .

It is part of a Electronic Transformer .

cheers

spike

 

It is a .33uf 400v capacitor,replace with same type and voltage(or higher) as long as it can be fitted and soldered to the pcb in the space provided

 

It is a .33uf 400v capacitor,replace with same type and voltage(or higher) as long as it can be fitted and soldered to the pcb in the space provided

Hi Sheldons

Thank you very much for that very quick reply , when you say , " replace with same type " , what type is it ie , Film , Polyester etc .

thank you

spike

 

Since it blew its guts out, it must be under substantial stress.
It is probably polyester film, but I recommend that you replace it with polypropylene film for added robustness.
Check out these links--do not know where to obtain one in the UK.
http://search.digikey.com/us/en/products/ECW-F4334JB/PF4334-ND/269081
http://search.digikey.com/us/en/products/ECW-F6334HL/P12245-ND/656403
http://search.digikey.com/us/en/products/BFC238320334/BC1864-ND/502644
http://search.digikey.com/us/en/products/BFC233820334/BC1613-ND/502393

 

you can try maplins,rs components,wiltsgrove etc for yr replacement part

 

Also, mind the tolerance. As the letter "J" indicates, this is a +/-5% tolerance capacitor. The tolerance of the replacement should be equal or smaller. As jimkeith suggested, you are better of replacing it with a polypropylene film capacitor (marked MKP - The polyester types are marked MKT instead).