Re: What caused capacitor failure?

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Original poster: "Terry Fritz" <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>

Hi Brett,

At 08:53 PM 10/22/2001 +0000, you wrote:
>Thank you for your help, it is most appreciated.  I actually have two more 
>questions:
>
>>This filter is nice too :-)
>>
>>http://hot-streamer-dot-com/TeslaCoils/Misc/NSTFilt.jpg
>>
>
>I discovered this filter just a few hours ago and was in the process of 
>trying to find any more information than just the schematic.
>
>Do you have any more construction information available?  Particularly 
>regarding the construction of the safety gaps?


See:
http://hot-streamer-dot-com/TeslaCoils/MyCoils/BigCoil/protection.jpg
http://hot-streamer-dot-com/temp/2001-04/P14260017.jpg
http://hot-streamer-dot-com/temp/2001-04/P14260018.jpg
http://hot-streamer-dot-com/temp/2001-04/P14260019.jpg
http://hot-streamer-dot-com/temp/2001-04/P14260020.jpg

>
>>gap LTR cap size of 18nF.  The larger cap will not ring up to high
>>voltages.  I would also get a safety gap going to add further protection.
>>
>>http://hot-streamer-dot-com/TeslaCoils/Misc/NSTStudy/NSTStudy.htm
>
>You suggest a safety gap for additional protection.  Building the 
>aforementioned filter would not only provide the safety gap, but also offer 
>the NST some protection.  Is this correct, or did I miss something?

It will also keep high frequencies out of the NST.  It also has MOVs that
will stop the voltage buildup if all else fails.  They are like electronic
safety gaps.

Cheers,

	Terry


>
>Thanks again for your help.
>
>
>Brett
>
>
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