Capacitors (HID Lighting) Description This capacitor series is designed specifically for HID Lighting applications where the capacitors are used as part of the ballast circuit for mercury vapor, metal halide, and high-pressure sodium lamps. The units are designed to operate at up to 90°C which is the normal requirement for HID ballast capacitors. Features and Benefits • The capacitors contain GE Commercial Motors by Regal-Beloit’s pressure sensitive interrupter (PSI). This device is designed to sense the build-up of pressure within the capacitor if a fault occurs and to interrupt the internal electrical connections before the case can rupture. • GE Commercial Motors by Regal-Beloit’s Gem III capacitors are manufactured with high-grade metallized polypropylene film. This film is in the range of 5 to 12 microns thick, depending on the application voltage and conditions. The metallized electrode is several hundred angstroms thick. • Rolls are assembled in metal cases, GE Commercial Motors by Regal-Beloit’s proprietary Dielektrol VI liquid is introduced under vacuum, and the capacitors are sealed. They are then subjected to 100% electrical testing for capacitance, dissipation factor, and high potential electrical withstand, both terminal-to-terminal and terminal-to-case. Back to Commercial Products Page For more information, contact: GE Commercial Motors By Regal-Beloit 1946 West Cook Road Fort Wayne, Indiana 46818 Phone (260) 416-5400 Fax (260) 416-5460 GE is a trademark of General Electric Company and is used under license to REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATION.