They are a
special type of supposedly "self healing" capacitor able
to
withstand spikes without catching fire.
You would be surprised if you scoped your supply, a lot of spikes
Be careful if ou try this. One side of the 'scope input is earthed
(and
conencted to the metal case of the 'scope).
Not on my 'scope (a Philips PM3540 with a 16 channel logic analyser
built in).
It is double insulated and the mains plug is a 2-pin Euro-plug.
Yes, the inputs are connected to the 'scope chassis and case, but the
case is not earthed.
/Jonas