Re: Pole Xfrmer, what is the best voltage choice???.....

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

David,

I would go for a higher voltage, because remember the energy contained
within a cap is 1/2*CV^2, the v^2 being the important part. Also it will
make for less los and much less gap problems.. especially if youre using a
static gap!!!!

Regards,
Jason
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Subject: Pole Xfrmer, what is the best voltage choice???.....


> Original poster: "david baehr by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<dfb25-at-hotmail-dot-com>
>
> I've purchased another 14400/5kva like the one I sold a few years back.
Now I'm
> having second thoughts about the voltage.A few years back I remember
seeing
> Mark Graalmans "Pandora" coil performing very well with a 7500v or so
> transformer.....this lower voltage makes cap construction a bit easier, my
last
> coil used the tcbor 60mil rolls....and I held my variac to 200v for 12kv
to the
> caps, but I've read even then they are on the limit......60mil would have
an
> easy time at 7600v...........should I keep the 14400 or trade for a
7600???
> Whats the pros and cons????....It will be used for a 8" to 10" dia. coil
> THANKYOU!!!!!!!
>
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