Re: [TCML] microwave oven caps

["Peter Terren" <pterren@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Not many people have run a Tesla coil with MO caps. Here is my complete 
Tesla coil exclusively made from the parts of only one MO, plus glue and 
solder. Absolutely nothing else.
Before you see how I did it, try to work out how you would do it.  It is not 
an easy task.
http://tesladownunder.com/Solid%20State.htm#Tesla%20coil%20made%20from%20a%20microwave%20oven

Peter


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Bogard" <teslas-intern@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Hey all,
    How long can I expect microwave oven caps to last in TC service.  I
am planning on using 20 in series for 40 kV 50nf rating for an
experiment (not long runs, unless it works really well and I get carried
away of course, you all know how that is.)  Just curious, I don't want
to waste them all for a few second run.

Scott Bogard.
P.S.  I am using them on a 4 MOT stack so about 8 kV RMS.  Fres is 98
ish kHz.
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