Re: [TCML] MMC saftey gap

[Bert Hickman <bert.hickman@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi John,

It's strongly recommended. If you use a floating TC primary circuit 
(which is the normal case for NST-powered coils), a secondary-to-primary 
strike will cause the entire TC primary circuit voltage to suddenly 
become elevated versus ground. If you don't provide a safer and easier 
path to ground through the center leg of your safety gap, an alternate 
path may be found through the insulation system of your HV transformer, 
destroying it.

Bert
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John Contovasilis wrote:
> Does the saftey gap for the MMC array have to have a third electrode that is
> grounded like the safty gap in the NST filter?
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