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Re: metal case caps
hello coilers- can anyone tell me if metal cased caps are ok to use in
close proximity to the primary
(like underneath the primary where many coilers place their cap) if it is
steel, i take it that eddy currents
would be a problem and cause unecessary heating and rob power from the
secondary.
how about aluminum or stainless, i am guessing that eddy currents wouldn't
be a problem, but wouldn't
the mag field of the primary induct into the capacitor case? would the
capacitor case be 'seen' as a
closed loop, which from what i understand is very undesireable , such as to
have a closed loop on your
secondary. the reason why i ask is that i'd like to make the case for my
cap out of metal, since i am
familiar with metal fabrication , the cap would look sharp, and the case
would be rugged and leakproof.
the cap would have a plexi top, and the plates, busses,etc would be
adequately insulated from any parts
of the metal case. any input on if i am missing something would be greatly
appreciated - thanks, doug