RE: [RE]mains filter (fwd)

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Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 19:31:07 +0000
From: "Lau, Gary" <Gary.Lau@xxxxxx>
To: Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: [RE]mains filter (fwd)

In your schematic, it appears that the filter case is not connected to
anything.  This is wrong - the case needs to be connected to your mains
ground wire.  Without the case-ground connection, the filter cannot
attenuate common-mode RF, which I suspect is the dominant mode present.

My EMI filter thoughts and schematics may be found at
http://www.laushaus.com/tesla/emifilter.htm

Regards, Gary Lau
MA, USA

> From: M G <gt4awd@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: RE: [RE]mains filter (fwd)
>
> Here is the schematic I drew up of the RFI filter setup.
>
> http://img218.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rfischematicwd9.png
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> 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
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>
>
> 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.