Re: NST Protection and Filters

• To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
• Subject: Re: NST Protection and Filters
• From: "Bert Hickman" <bert.hickman-at-aquila-dot-com> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)
• Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2000 12:10:08 -0700
• Approved: twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net
• Delivered-To: fixup-tesla-at-pupman-dot-com-at-fixme

Tesla List wrote:
> 
> Original Poster: "Mark Broker" <broker-at-uwplatt.edu>
> 
> <snip>
> 
> > While I am on the subject of protection, can someone tell me how to
> > properly filter for EMI?  Do you hook up a filter to the power lines
> > leading to the RSG motor?  How are filters rated, in amps?  watts?  How
> > do I properly match a filter to my coil?  Sources and part numbers?
> 
> RFIs are listed by current (and voltage).  Newark (www.newark-dot-com) and, as
> already noted, DigiKey (www.digikey-dot-com) sells them.  I am planning on
> getting a couple Corcon's from Newark for my coil.  They are quite reasonable
> (less than $30 for a 120VAC/20A model).  Newark also has a FAR larger
> selection of just about everything.
> 
> For a 15/60 with a 100% PFC cap, you'll probably be pulling about 8A from the
> wall (-at-120VAC).  I wouldn't really recommend a 10A RFI filter - go with a 20A
> one.  Also, I would recommend using a seperate RFI filter for the motor, as
> well.
> 
> Mark

Mark and all,

One of the less expensive places for filters is MECI: 
http://www.meci-dot-com/

Check out the Filters section, and you'll find CD or CORCOM filters:
20A for $1.95
37A for $3.95
40A for $5.95

Never pay full price unless you have NO choice... :^)

-- Bert --

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