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Re: Rectifying Tesla Output
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To: tesla-at-grendel.objinc-dot-com
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Subject: Re: Rectifying Tesla Output
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From: "Malcolm Watts" <MALCOLM-at-directorate.wnp.ac.nz>
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Date: Mon, 11 Mar 1996 08:00:10 +1200
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Hi everyone,
A suggestion on low power rectification...
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> How would one go about rectifying the output of a tesla coil? I know there a
> re doides out there; however, I can not afford $400 a pop... Is there an eas
> ier way?
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Philips market a range of EHT rectifiers (BY7xx series). These diodes
range to over 20kV PIV, avge fwd current 3mA, peak current 500mA and
they are rated to withstand picture-tube flashovers. I was lucky
enough to get down on about 60 at a cost of NZ$0.55 each. I needed
a rectifier for a portable flyback supply that I built for single-
shot coil expts. and rang on the off-chance. Serendipity struck again.
On hearing the 10-off price, I bought the lot.
Point is, they are cheap and should be available.
Malcolm