RE: [RE]mains filter (fwd)

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Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 09:10:34 -0500 (EST)
From: M G <gt4awd@xxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: RE: [RE]mains filter (fwd)

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Here is the schematic I drew up of the RFI filter setup.

http://img218.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rfischematicwd9.png

Photograph of the finished filter setup.

http://img218.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1000475wq4.jpg

My Tesla Coil's schematic.

http://img218.imageshack.us/my.php?image=setup2jr8.png

 

You should be able to find a filter on Ebay. Search, "Tesla
Coil", or narrow it down by searching, "RFI filter". I would
recommend, "Rainly Lake Electronics", if he is still selling
them. That is who I bought my filter from.

 

Enjoy,

Matt G.

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      Subject : RE: [RE]mains filter (fwd)
      Date : Mon, 5 Nov 2007 21:18:20 -0700 (MST)
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      Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 20:14:12 -0800
      From: Ryan Miller
      To: Tesla list
      Subject: RE: [RE]mains filter (fwd)


      I would be interested in some
      photographs/schematics if they are available. I am
      also in need of a filter. Thanks.

      .-= Miller =-.

      > Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 13:47:00 -0700
      > From: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
      > To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
      > Subject: [RE]mains filter (fwd)
      >
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      > Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:36:46 -0500 (EST)
      > From: M G
      > To: Tesla list
      > Subject: [RE]mains filter (fwd)
      >
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      > As the others have stated, the Terry filter is
      ment to protect the high
      > voltage windings of the transformer, although I'm
      sure it also helps some
      > to reduce RFI entering back through the mains. I
      purchased the parts to
      > make the Terry filter on Ebay. Took a few days to
      build once I got the
      > parts, but it turned out alright. Also got a
      mains 2(+/-)x10 amp RFI
      > filter on ebay for a good price. A little
      suggestion. Keep the mains
      > filter as far away from the coil as you can.
      >
      >
      >
      > I once did a test, and found that with the mains
      filter right next to the
      > transformer, which was right below the coil, the
      filter is kind of
      > pointless. I took a CFL, and ran it along the
      extention cord supplying
      > the electricity for my setup. To my surprise the
      CFL would light up
      > slightly, due to the RF electricity the line was
      collecting inductively.
      > I have since made a small wooden box to hold the
      RFI filter. It sits
      > right next to the outlet that I use to power the
      coil. Installed a
      > switch, and power indicating bulb onto the box.
      Works great! If you want
      > to see some photographs, or schematics let me
      know.
      >
      > By the way everyone, it's been a good while since
      I last posted. I'm
      > still here, but too busy to be active anymore. I
      check the threads every
      > once-in-a-while to see if anything new is
      happening. Glad to see the list
      > is still active, and helping out newcommers.
      >
      >
      >
      > Matt G.
      >
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      > Subject : mains filter (fwd)
      > Date : Sun, 4 Nov 2007 11:41:04 -0700 (MST)
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      > Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2007 00:55:03 +0200
      > From: Tomas Stankevic
      > To: Tesla list
      > Subject: mains filter
      >
      > Hi, I want to make mains filter to protect
      sensitive
      > equipment (for 50mA NST TC). Is it
      > possible to make one or I should buy? I found
      "Terry filter"
      > in the
      > list, is it suitable?
      >
      > Tomas