Re: Why do TC's use line filters wired in reverse

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Original poster: "Barton B. Anderson by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <tesla123-at-pacbell-dot-net>

Hi Ray,

The choatic performance in a spark gap driven system such as our TC's puts
a lot junk on the line. The
idea is to filter the AC mains from seeing as much of this junk as possible
since the line is also tied
to our houses and appliances. The idea of reversing the filter is then
obvious. However, I must agree
with you that it may be ineffective. I think it would be a good idea to
come up with a better filter
design for our coils which is designed specifically for TC's.

Take care,
Bart A.

Tesla list wrote:

> Original poster: "Ray Robidoux by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <robidoux-at-basystems-dot-com>
>
> Hi All,
>
> I'm curious. Almost every time I see a reference to the use of line filters
> in
> TCs, the user speaks of wiring them in reverse. Coilers seem to use them as
> if
> their original intent was to filter the AC line of any noise coming INTO
> your
> equipment. My experience with line filters is that they are used for the
> exact
> same reason that we use them. Namely to prevent any electrically conducted
> interference getting into the AC power line FROM your equipment. If they are
> designed for exactly what we need them to do, then why do coilers wire them
> in
> reverse? I would imagine that the LC network inside these filters will not
> work
> as well, and in fact may be totally useless, if used in the wrong direction.
> If
> I am going to add the expense of a line filter to my coil I think the
> discussion
> of how to make it effective would be worth while. I for one say that they
> MUST
> be wired as designed IMHO, and I would really appreciate any and all
> thoughts
> from others.
>
> Ray.