HV Diode spec request??

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• Subject: HV Diode spec request??
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• Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 23:47:45 -0500
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From:  fxphoto [SMTP:fxphoto-at-centuryinter-dot-net]
Sent:  Sunday, June 21, 1998 7:25 AM
To:  Tesla List
Subject:  Re: HV Diode spec request??

Bill,
  I have a cross reference to an SK-3108 which is a 20 kv 0.3 ma selenium diode.
                                          Bill Turbett
>Coilers,
> The local surplus place has a stack of HV diodes labeled as such:
>
>VARO
>H386C-12
>48S137114
>
>My usual sources don't reference this number.  Can anyone out there help 
>me?  
>
>The thing is about the size of a cigarette with metal bands on the ends, 
>kind of like a fuse.  If it were a resistor I'd say it'd be good for 
>10W.  They claim this is a 20KV diode - but I'm more curious what sort 
>of current it'd pass.  I don't know the forwards voltage drop yet.
>
>Thanks!
>
>-Bill the arcstarter
>Starting arcs in Cinci, OH
>http://www.geocities-dot-com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/6160
>
>

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