Quick and Dirty DIY AC Filter for 10 Euro...

Oct 10, 2024 at 9:50 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 2

Ghoostknight

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Hello,

i bought this one : https://www.amazon.de/Miflex-Kondensator-Entstörkondensator-KSPPPpz-024-4uF/dp/B00XJL6BDW to integrate in a new E27 lamp i bought which will take some Phillips Hues

i had it laying around since im still waiting for the lamp but i thought hmmm, this might be a good "plug-in" filter and indeed, i was not the only one if you watch the comment pictures on the amazon link

i just grabbed a empty schuko shell, i still had generic ones for 2 euro laying around, screwed it in, pretty self explainatory, yellow/green to ground and either black to L and N , made it fit (the cap sticked out) and wrapped it with electric tape generously

im just making this post since im really surprised what this 10 euro tweak did (i tested it in my hifi power distribution unit) i can post pictures later of the plug
 
Oct 11, 2024 at 12:31 AM Post #2 of 2
Oh, i knew i was unsure about this:

i added a 1megaOhm resistor between L and N, so the cap doesnt stay charged when unplugged, dont forget this or you have 230V on one prong when unplugged!!

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