AC capacitor voltage rating - is it RMS?

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Mark Flint

Joined Jun 11, 2017
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When I look at AC capacitors it's not clear to me if they are specified RMS, peak, or p--p. I'm thinking particularly of the motor run/start capacitors at around 370v, and others at 450v. Is this usually referring to RMS voltage?

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