Re: doorknob cap

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Original poster: "Rev. K Kanno by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <presence-at-churchofinformationwarfare-dot-org>

On Tue, 24 Jul 2001, Tesla list wrote:

> Original poster: "Vinnie by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<nickolatesla-at-earthlink-dot-net>
> 
> Hello People
>  
>  
>  Would anyone happen to know if this is a good buy and if it will produce
> desired effects. Im new to this and am looking to power a coil with a
15kv 30ma
> NST and I came accross this item. I am curious if I will be able to
obtain any
> substantial arcs with this cap listed below.
>  
>  Cap. 2000pf, 40kv ceramic, doorknob type. Approximately 2 3/8 inches
diameter,
> and 1 1/4 inches thick with threaded mounting poles (10-32) on each side. 
>  
> Vince 

What are the markings on this cap? There are differetn grades of ceramic used
in such capacitors. Some work, some just get hot or breakdown under AC. What
color is this cap, are the terminals just posts the diameter of a screw or are
they 1/2" flats?

KEN

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