Re: rectifying nst's

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Original poster: "Metlicka Marc by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <mystuffs-at-orwell-dot-net>

ok, i see what i was doing wrong, i was trying a bridge on each lead of
the nst. two hv bridges made of 12kv 1 amp diodes (did you know they
explode violently when hooked wrong?). i will try this and let you know.
marc

Tesla list wrote:
> 
> Original poster: "Terry Fritz" <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>
> 
> Hi Marc,
> 
> Is is totally untested so beware!!  But my idea for doing this with my
> SSgap system is at:
> 
> http://hot-streamer-dot-com/TeslaCoils/MyCoils/SolidStateCoil/SSgap2001-4-1/High
> VoltageRectifier.jpg
> 
> That is supposed to be all one line.  It is just long strings of plain 1
> amp 1000PIV diodes strung together in a bridge configuration.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
>         Terry
> 
> At 10:41 PM 4/2/2001 -0400, you wrote:
> >all,
> >is there any way to rectify an nst to dc?
> >i wanted to run dc through my triggered spark gap to see if it would
> >still fire at 120hz, then my plan was to build a variable frequency
> >trigger source to drive the ford coil. i have a variable frequency drive
> >that i should be able to drive up to 1200hz.
> >i only have one mot at the moment, but i can get another and i have two
> >small 1.5kva 2400v pt's, but it would take some limiting to keep these
> >in line. i do have a double stack 20 amp powerstats i could use?
> >i would appreciate any suggestions as to the best way to get dc for this
> >variable trigger gapped coil project. the ford coil triggered gap is
> >working great at 120hz sync. so i thought i would move forward from
> >here.
> >thanks in advance,
> >marc m.
> >