[TCML] RE: Terry filter - are banana plugs okay?

["Lau, Gary" <Gary.Lau@xxxxxx>]

It really doesn't matter what kind of connector you use, as the current here is modest.  The low-ish voltage rating of banana plugs only applies if you try to mount the jacks on a grounded sheet metal chassis.  If the jacks are spaced far enough away from anything conductive, you can use any voltage.

I personally prefer Fast-on connectors, as they're more compact and versatile mounting-wise.  Not good if they need to be frequently unmated.  See my Terry filter at http://www.laushaus.com/tesla/protection.htm

Regards, Gary Lau
MA, USA

> -----Original Message-----
> From: tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of Ryckmans, Thomas
> Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 7:51 AM
> To: Tesla Coil Mailing List
> Subject: [TCML] Terry filter - are banana plugs okay?
>
>
> Hello,
>
> Are banana plugs okay to connect the NST to the terry filter, and the
> primary to the NST? I have seen several designs e.g.
> http://hot-streamer.com/TeslaCoils/MyCoils/BigCoil/protection.jpg
>
> using banana plugs. Are these strong enough? Specs usually indicate
> relativelty low voltage
>
> I'd like to be able to disconnect all components quickly, and banana
> plugs look good in that respect.
>
> However, this terry filter looks really good -very elegant.
>
> http://ian.macky.net/tesla/nstfilt1.jpg
>
>
> many thanks!
>
> Thomas

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