RE: Multiple Doorknob Caps

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Original poster: "Vanderputten, Gary by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <gvp-at-pvaintl-dot-com>

A parallel arrangement would give you 9360 pf; this is not a particularly
large cap. Mind you, these caps are better used for protection circuits, not
primary caps. Anyway, to wire  them in parallel, make a sandwich of the 12
caps (3x4 or 2x6) between two sheets of copper or aluminum. Drill holes for
the mounting screws and attach each with the proper shallow screw.

Gary

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Subject:	Multiple Doorknob Caps

Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<DNAForInfinity-at-aol-dot-com>

Hello,
I have (12) 780 pF doorknob capacitors that are from an Eximer Laser, rated
at
30kv, and I was wondering the best arrangement for them.  Also, what is the
best way to mount them?  Such as wood, lexan, etc.  How do I connect them to
the transformer all in parallel?

Thanks,
Dan