RE: [TCML] Terry Filter Corona

["Lau, Gary" <Gary.Lau@xxxxxx>]

Hi Miles,

I think that primary-side corona is not a significant source of losses when using "normal" NST voltages.  I don't know that any special construction techniques are needed beyond keeping conductors sufficiently distant from other stuff that they won't arc.  Perhaps if one were trying to use absolutely the minimum clearance, but that's not the norm.

Regards, Gary Lau
MA, USA

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> Subject: [TCML] Terry Filter Corona
> 
> HI all,
> 
> Oldbie, with a newbie question.  I built a coil in the mid 70's as a school project, and
> at that time did not provide for any NST protection.  I have always been interested
> in TCs so I am starting a new project 35 years later.  My question is; after building
> the intergrated component board of my Terry filter I was looking at the underside
> where I made the solder connections and wondered about loosing efficiency with
> excessive corona.  Should I attempt to coat the connections or not worry about it.
> Searching the Internet I have obtained a lot of information and pictures, but no
> pictures of the bottom of anyone's ICB.  Any push in the right direction would be
> greatly appreciated.
> 
> Miles Mauldin
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