Mains filter - it was easy to find out why...
...it was not doing its job of filtering out mains noise.
A bad Miniprint (by AEE or Rifa) X-class unit was found inside an Aegis CZ5000 mains filter.
This cap, along with the two Y-class units were replaced and the problem was fixed - Miniprint and other clear epoxy encapsulated units are often problematic.
A bad Miniprint (by AEE or Rifa) X-class unit was found inside an Aegis CZ5000 mains filter.
This cap, along with the two Y-class units were replaced and the problem was fixed - Miniprint and other clear epoxy encapsulated units are often problematic.
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