Re: [TCML] Caps

[Mark X2 <susax2@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

you should do some reading on Richie Burnett's website:
http://www.richieburnett.co.uk/resonant.html#resonant

Also visit Phil Tuck's site:
http://www.hvtesla.com/design.html

Both site's provide detailed information about resonant charging, this
method differs a bit from Eric's JavaTC, but result in a smaller cap value.
Ofcourse it's your's to decide which method too choose.

Mark


2012/8/29 Christian Hill <monolegal@xxxxxxxxx>

> Hello. I am building my first coil and have a few questions. I read that
> you should stay away from using a resonate sized capacitor as it can cause
> a "condition called resonate rise." Multiple sources say to use a "larger
> that resonate" capacitor to keep this from happening. I've read that you
> can also use a multiple of the LTR capacitance value as well. Let's say
> that the optimum LTR capacitance is 10nF. Since I can double it and use
> 20nF would I also be able to half it and use 5nF? (Assuming that my voltage
> needs were met, of course).
>
> I would assume that the closer I get to the resonate capacitance value, the
> better chances of resonate rise I have. So I should stay as close as
> possible to a multiple of the LTR capacitance, correct? Or should I just
> meet my voltage needs, tune the coil accordingly, and make use of safety
> gaps?
>
> I am asking all of these capacitor questions because I want to get the most
> out of my money. Those Cornell-Dubillier 942C20P15K-F's can really add up
> when you're on a budget. I tried searching through the archives and have
> poured over dozens of tesla coil guides but found nothing that really
> answered my questions. Thank you very much for your help.
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