Re: Caps

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• Subject: Re: Caps
• From: Alex Crow <user-at-alexcrow.clara-dot-net> (by way of Terry Fritz <twf-at-verinet-dot-com>)
• Date: Wed, 31 Mar 1999 18:57:01 -0700
• Approved: twf-at-verinet-dot-com

Kevin

It is possible, but they are high-loss and show poor stability vs. temp.
They are not as strong as Polypropylene caps - refer to previous messages
about MMCs (Multi mini caps) as well. The ceramic ones may heat up
substantially, change their value and thus detune your primary. I have also
heard of problems with reliability. You could try them, but you may need an
oil bath to keep them cool, and one person I remember who used them reported
that his sparks were much more spindly and violet-coloured compared with his
home-made PE cap.

Alex

Tesla List wrote:

> Original Poster: vitesse-at-primenet-dot-com
>
> Hello,
>
> Will a ceramic capactor work in a Tesla coil if it has the proper voltage
> rating?
>
> Thanks
> Kevin

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