Re: Random TC Questions

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Original poster: "Peter Reid" <peter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hello Ben,

1. A EMI filter is recommended, but definitely not required.  It will help 
reduce interference entering the supply lines, and hence interfering with 
other equipment.

2. Closing the Strike rail is a really bad idea, It will form a Shorted 
turn, and absorb most of then energy you feed from the primary.  Lots of 
nasty things could happen, I would suggest you leave a 1 - 2 inch gap 
between the ends, and just ground somewhere on the loop, but only ground in 
one place.

Regards

Peter
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Subject: Random TC Questions


> Original poster: "Medina, Benjamin (UMR-Student)" <bamxbb@xxxxxxx>
>
> Hello Folks. I have two random questions:
>
> 1. Is an EMI Filter between the NST primary and the power connection
> recommended or required? This is a school project.
>
> 2. I've seen images of the strike rail having a gap (not connected or
> soldered). I read somewhere that there should be a gap so that the
> strike rail does not form an inductance which may interfere with the
> operation of the primary/secondary magnetic coupling. What happens if I
> connect the strike rail and then run that to the ground?
>
> Thanks again!!
>
> Ben Medina
> Rolla, MO.