Re: doubler caps

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

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

In a message dated 11/2/02 8:06:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
tesla-at-pupman-dot-com writes:

Steve,

I use the MO diode which is rated for 300mA or 500mA at the most,
for up to 2400 watts input for the level-shifter doubler for my tube coils
for up to 24" sparks.  I haven't tried more power.

BTW, are you truly in an area that doesn't use microwave ovens?
I assume you've searched at all the usual places to find junked
ovens?

John


>The problem there lies that the IN4007 diodes will only handle 1 amp.  The
>mot can supply upwards of 500ma.  Thats just barely giving a 2x rating,
>when he says i should have about 4x.  So what should i do?  Do i really
>need the extra amp rating, or will this suffice?   I dont even know where
>to get big HV diodes that are rated over 1A.  I guess i will give it a shot
>with the diodes i have.
>
>Steve Ward.
>
>
>
>
>