Re: doorknob cap

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Original poster: "William R. Langston by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <blangsto-at-iwvisp-dot-com>

If you use a series/parallel arrangement to keep the voltage rating high
and achieve the desired
capacitance, then, yes, it will work. As a stand-alone cap, looked only
from the values listed
consideration, then, no, it most likely will over heat and burst (heating
by RF considerations).

Bill Langston

Tesla list wrote:

> Original poster: "Vinnie by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<nickolatesla-at-earthlink-dot-net>
>
> Hello People
>
>
>  Would anyone happen to know if this is a good buy and if it will produce
> desired effects. Im new to this and am looking to power a coil with a
15kv 30ma
> NST and I came accross this item. I am curious if I will be able to
obtain any
> substantial arcs with this cap listed below.
>
>  Cap. 2000pf, 40kv ceramic, doorknob type. Approximately 2 3/8 inches
diameter,
> and 1 1/4 inches thick with threaded mounting poles (10-32) on each side.
>
> Vince