RE: Re-configuring X-Ray Transformers

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Original poster: "David Thomson by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <dave-at-volantis-dot-org>

Hi Dave,

>	Others have tried HV (typically x ray) transformers.	I believe the catch
has been that a distinctly different spark gap approach is needed...
>	And the choice (or construction....) of caps becomes	challenging...

Thanks, I would like to connect this X-ray transformer to a spark gap.  I
can easily make capacitors to handle the voltage.  Plexiglas and aluminum
capacitors I make work well and are rated well over 150KV.  Am I right that
the higher the input voltage, the smaller the caps should be?  I have a 100
to 300pF variable capacitor rated at over 150KV I could use if it will match
the transformer.  I could make a larger capacitor if necessary.

Would a standard air gap work or do I need something with less losses?

Dave

David Thomson
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