120 VDC

From: Chris W <1qazse4@xxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 07 May 2005 23:31:37 -0500

I was recently told that if rectify the 120VAC mains voltage and then add a capacitor to smooth out the wave, I will then have something around 167 VDC. Is this true? If it is true, what is the easiest way to get a smooth 120V DC voltage?

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