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Smart light switches

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I have recently installed a smart light switch that works with alexa and needs no neutral at the switch. 


To enable it to function correctly they provide a capacitor that has to be connected across the live and neutral at the ceiling rose. 


My question is.. Are these regarded as being safe? 


Thanks for any help 


Dave
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    That mostly depends on what sort of capacitor.  A suitably rated Class Y capacitor should be safe enough if installed properly.  They are designed to fail open circuit if overloaded (e.g. by a voltage surge).
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    That mostly depends on what sort of capacitor.  A suitably rated Class Y capacitor should be safe enough if installed properly.  They are designed to fail open circuit if overloaded (e.g. by a voltage surge).
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