What is it and what's it doing in my electrical panel?

[Calvin D. Cowles]

What is this thing? There are 2 of them in the panel!

[Michael Larson]

Bypass capacitor. One for each incoming line.

[Bob Elliott]

Looks like a capacitor.
Direct Current too.

Would have said doorbell, but 1000 watts is like 10 amps.

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by mlarson

Bypass capacitor. One for each incoming line.

Beat me on capacitor but what is being bypassed Mike?

[Michael Larson]

W.V.D.C. is working volts not watts.

It is a noise filter.

[Frank P. Newman]

Can't tell from the picture, but bypass capacitors are typically used to allow RF powerline devices to function properly.

[Calvin D. Cowles]

Thanks Guys,

This house had audio speakers mounted everywhere so I believe Michael is right.....
noise filters.

Thanks again