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Re: [TCML] Marx Generator

CDE's probably would work, seeing as they are essentially tiny pulse caps.
However, it would be horribly inefficient cost-wise.

On Tue, May 17, 2011 at 10:46 PM, Gary Lau <glau1024@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Let me start by saying that I have not built a Marx generator.  I bought a
> big pile of doorknob caps at a flea market that seemed to be well suited to
> the task, but hearing reports of the EMP from Marx generators taking out
> nearby appliances and computers got me spooked.  I'd be interested in
> hearing the experience of others in that regard...
>
> I think that if the CDE caps were seriesed to achieve the proper voltage
> rating, they would do just fine.  I believe that in a MG, the dielectric
> properties are not as critical as in a Tesla coil.  I've seen plans for
> MG's
> using ceramic disk capacitors, which could never be used in a TC.  The cost
> of ceramic disk caps would be a tiny fraction of what a CDE array would
> cost
> - probably better to start with that.
>
> Regards, Gary Lau
> MA, USA
>
> On Tue, May 17, 2011 at 4:16 PM, Cole Awesome-Jordan <
> jordancole@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Hi, I'm just curious if anyone has tried to or has built a Marx generator
> > with 942C20P15K-F capacitor?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> >
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