Q ~ How to measure Wattage in a Capacitive Power Supply

With Capacitive Power Supply (CPS) technology, the real wattage is the LOAD amperage and voltage; not the SOURCE amperage and voltage. For a battery charger the ‘load’ is the battery; so you measure the amperage going into your battery and the voltage of...

Q ~ Why do my capacitors keep exploding?

If they are exploding they are certainly electrolytic and likely DC.   NO electrolytic capacitor, even ones that say AC are not rated for CONTINUOS AC.   Use only oil filled capacitors that are rated for continuos AC.  Look for surplus ‘motor run’...
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