Re: Tesla coil help

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Original poster: Terry Fritz <teslalist@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi,

Use MMCs instead and save a ton of money!!

http://hot-streamer.com/TeslaCoils/MMCInfo/mmcinfo.htm

http://hot-streamer.com/temp/MMCcapSales.gif

http://drsstc.com/~terrell/pictures/NewMMC.JPG

http://hot-streamer.com/temp/DRSSTCcap.JPG

In the past few years Tesla coil caps have completely changed!!  Just get 
small 0.15uF 2000V caps and string them together as needed (they cost about 
$2.50 each).  The cap above only cost me $12 to make!!

Cheers,

        Terry


At 11:52 AM 3/20/2005, Terry Fritz wrote:
> Paul they are these ones
>
> http://www.amazing1.com/Graphics/005-10kvac.jpg
>
> http://www.amazing1.com/capacitors.htm
>
> .005mfd at 10KVAC, 1-3/8" x 4-1/4" cylindrical
> .005/10KVAC - Tesla Coil Capacitor..............$59.95