Arrays of motor capacitors

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• Subject: Arrays of motor capacitors
• From: Aric_C_Rothman-at-email.whirlpool-dot-com (Aric C Rothman) (by way of terryf-at-verinet-dot-com)
• Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 16:37:18 -0600
• Approved: terryf-at-verinet-dot-com

     I'm contemplating assembling a capacitor for TC use by serially 
     chaining a bunch of equal-valued motor run capacitors.  The total 
     voltage rating (at 60 Hz) would be 99,000V (conservatively derating by 
     half to 49,500) for TC service, which, assuming a low absorption 
     dielectric, should work nicely in a 15kV NST powered coil.
     
     I believe the dielectric in the caps is PP, and they are oil filled.  
     I would put them in a wooden box with compartments to isolate their 
     cans.
     
     Will such a setup work, or will I have a bunch of flaming oil-filled 
     grenades?
     
     TIA,
     Aric
     
     BTW, the price for these caps makes them an attractive alternative to 
     a commercial cap, maybe even a homebrew...if they'll work...

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