https://youtu.be/GTfUtN1r4YM
Steve,. This video may help you out. Do not know for sure but take a look.
Bud
On Feb 22, 2018 8:04 AM, "Steve White" <steve.white1@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I recently got my 833A-based VTTC running based on Steve Ward's design. I
> am getting 18" sparks with staccato which is acceptable but I think I
> should be able to get a little more. Tuning is good. The one area that I am
> looking at is the tank capacitor. I am currently using a Murata ceramic
> doorknob unit with 2 nf rated at 40 KV. It is a high quality capacitor with
> only 0.3% dissipation. It also has temperature compensation to reduce
> drift. I can feel no noticeable warming after 15 minutes of operation so I
> assume that the losses are low.
>
> I have found a mica transmitter capacitor valued at 2 nf and 15 KV that I
> am thinking of trying. Before I by this capacitor does anyone think t will
> help? Also, does 15 KV sound like an adequate voltage rating?
>
> The reason that I question whether a mica capacitor will help is because,
> looking at Steve Ward's pictures of his 833A VTTC, it appears that he is
> also using the Murata doorknob capacitor and he reports getting 22" sparks.
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