Re: mmc-type cap use question and coiler location

["Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>]

Original poster: "Jason Petrou by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <jasonp-at-btinternet-dot-com>


> Can a MOT and MOT cap be used for quarter-shrinking/can crushing?
There is not enough power from a microwave cap. you need some really heavy
stuff - take a look at sam barros' (http://www.powerlabs-dot-org) or mike
harrisons (http://www.electricstuff.co.uk) site.

> Could they be used in a small coil?
MOTs work well on little coils - spark gap adjustment is hell though...

>If run on a small coil, could one build a DC coil without tubes, and be
able to use a variable->speed RSG w/ it?
Not sure... Im sure there are some DC experts here. I find a good tesla coil
like project is a flyback driver - see sam's site (again)

All the best,
Jason