[TCML] New Geek Group Video - Capacitors

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I've seen the term "snubber" caps before, but don't know what it means.  I've tried to look it up without success.  I'd appreciate it if you could provide an explanation.




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From: DC Cox <resonance at wildblue.net>
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Sent: Wed, Jan 6, 2010 10:07 pm
Subject: Re: [TCML] New Geek Group Video - Capacitors


Frank Lee also repeatly stated"  In no Tesla coil can the sec spark exceed
he length of the sec coil".  It's in several of his writings.
es, he was the first one to use "snubber" caps in 1968-69.
Dr. Resonance



On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 3:10 PM, <sheelite at aol.com> wrote:
>


  Not to in any way diminish the monumental contributions made by Terry, but
 I'd have to say Frank Lee, of Morris & Lee deserves credit for previously
 using a MMC in a Tesla coil.  I built my first coil (albeit a super long
 skinny one) to M&L's plans in the late 60s that used about 16-20 series
 connected commercial capacitors. Now, clearly Terry introduced the concept
 to the modern coilers and performed elaborate testing to identify the
 preferred capacitor fabrication characteristics.  I still have the plans and
 will try to scan them and post a link, if only for historical records.  One
 interesting note, M&L required a buyer to pass a non-trivial electronics
 safety test before they would sell you a kit for their TC.

 BobT






 -----Original Message-----
 From: Chris Boden <cboden at thegeekgroup.org>
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 Sent: Mon, Jan 4, 2010 8:13 am
 Subject: [TCML] New Geek Group Video - Capacitors

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdYJgnWe40s


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