120 VS 240 Re: Re[TCML]MOT Shunts

[Jon Danniken]

Peter Terren wrote:
> I don't see the point of removing MOT shunts.  If I did then I
> probably would need a ballast.
> I've never blown a MOT in this supply but have done so several times
> in an SISG bipolar supply where there is no filter and HV can sneak
> back in to the supply and jump from secondary through to earth or to
> primary.

Thanks Peter, I appreciate the data point.  Are you running your MOTs at the 
full rated voltage?

Jon