Spehro Pefhany wrote:

>> ... C = I/(V*120) = 0.1/120 = 830 uF
>
>
> Yes, of course, it's 1/10, but I qualified it ("may") because the
> assumptions were just picked out of the air, and 1000uF is more available
> than the next closest standard value (820uF). Another gotcha is the
> ripple-
> current rating, which may force a larger capacitor than would
> otherwise be
> required.

Oops, sorry, I wasn't criticizing you here, I was showing the
calculation supported recomendation, and to show that the result went
the right way!
Natch 1000uF is the way to go.

David

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