Re: [TCML] Maxwell 31173 fail

[Joe Mastroianni <joe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The snubber is what I'm going to have to do if I keep using this thing.  
Some kind of cap + MOV ckt, I think is worth trying.  Like a Terry 
filter for the ARSG....in fact, maybe I'll use my old Terry filter from 
my NST coil(s).

Joe

On 2/14/2011 5:24 PM, bartb wrote:
> Haha Joe, I was just kidding ;-) ! (you know how I am). Actually, 
> possible you could use a snubber circuit in there somewhere to inhibit 
> transients.
>
> Take care,
> Bart
>
> On 2/13/2011 7:48 AM, Joe Mastroianni wrote:
> > > Get rid of the fuse..
> > >
> > > Now all good,
> > > Take care,
> > > Bart
> > Really?  I thought it's the rectifier that dies first.  When it 
> > shorts it kills the fuse in the variac.   At least, that's the way 
> > it's happening on my driveway...
> > Joe
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