Re: Capacitor test

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• Subject: Re: Capacitor test
• From: Esondrmn-at-aol-dot-com
• Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 13:34:43 -0400

In a message dated 96-05-29 00:41:01 EDT, you write:

>
>Ed,
>
>You should put the spark gap in parallel with the cap.  That is correct. 
> This is real tough on capacitors and transformers, but is the ultimate 
>test.  If the spark is hot and noisey, you are probably OK in the cap 
>department.  Look elsewhere if this test is passed.
>
>Richard Hull, TCBOR
>
>

Richard,

Thanks, I will try it in the next few days.  I thought I would use neon
transformers for their inherent low current limit, and a standard cylindrical
static gap.  Also using the normal filter board which contains the safety
gaps, filter caps and chokes.

Ed Sonderman

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