Overview
The Western Electric KS-19846 L1 is a vintage 4600µF 16V aluminum electrolytic capacitor manufactured for telecommunications and telephone switching equipment. KS designations refer to Kearny Specification parts sourced by Western Electric. This capacitor is ideal for restoration projects, equipment servicing, and applications requiring original Western Electric components or exact replacements for legacy telephone systems.
Key Features
- Capacitance: 4600µF (microfarads)
- Voltage Rating: 16V DC
- Aluminum electrolytic construction for reliable performance
- Vintage Western Electric component for authentic equipment restoration
- New condition, open box — ready to use immediately
- Model variant: 8221L designation for system compatibility reference
Technical Specifications
This aluminum electrolytic capacitor meets the electrical requirements of mid-20th-century telecommunications equipment. The 4600µF capacitance and 16V rating provide the energy storage and voltage tolerance needed for audio filtering, power supply smoothing, and signal coupling in legacy telephone switching and transmission systems.
Typical Applications
- Telephone exchange and switching equipment restoration
- Vintage telecommunications system repair
- Audio filtering in period telephone instruments and amplifiers
- Power supply smoothing in legacy communication devices
- Equipment servicing where original specifications are required
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Western Electric telephone switching systems and exchanges
- Telecommunications equipment from the mid-20th century
- Vintage communications and signaling devices requiring 16V DC components
- Equipment designed for KS-series (Kearny Specification) parts
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
This capacitor is identified by part number KS-19846 L1 and variant designation 8221L. Verification of exact replacement compatibility is recommended before ordering, as Western Electric specifications may vary by equipment model year and configuration.
Works With
- Telephone company legacy telephone systems
- Mid-century communications and transmission equipment
- Equipment requiring authentic Western Electric components
- Restoration and service applications demanding period-correct parts
