Re: Where to buy pfc caps?

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <dhmccauley-at-spacecatlighting-dot-com>


You don't need PFC capacitors for your PT.  That particular potential
transformer is run at about 26-30A input current and most who use this
transformer have the current available
to run them.
Also, I use my PT (same type) for a demo unit all over the place even
running it with no problems on standard 20A service outlets for short
durations.

Unless you are extremely limited for power, then PFCs are a waste of money.
I don't think anyone has ever used PFC capacitors with this particular
transformer.

The Captain



 > > >I am looking for a power factor correction cap for my 14.4Kv 1.5 KVA
PT.
 > > >where can i buy this?
 > > >Thanks
 > > >Adam
 >
 >
 > Adam,
 >
 > Are you sure you need PFC for your coil?  Most folks don't bother
 > with PFC for a PT powered coil.  If it's 120 bps sync, the PF will be
 > quite good without PFC.  With other arrangements it may not be quite
 > as good, but often is good enough.
 >
 > John
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