What's this stuff on the back of a PS Audio Outlet


Anybody know what the function of these do-dads could be? I swapped outlets in a PS Ultimate Outlet 20amp HO unit and was surprised by this stuff.

http://cgim.audiogon.com/i/vs/i/f/1064163571.jpg

Thanks
Marty
marty9876

Showing 1 response by sfstereo

The blue devices are Y caps used for high frequency filtering. They are connected between line to ground and neutral to ground. The large square device is a surge suppresor connected across line to neutral.

Rich