Re: [TCML] Looking for capacitors for Giant tesla coil

[Ed Phillips <evp@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'd beware of anything those guys offer!!!!

Ed

lightningfor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Hi All,
> We are considering building a 150kva tesla coil, similar in scope to 
> Greg Leyys "Electrum".
> Does anybody know a cheapish sorce for a tank capacitor bank that 
> would be up to the task?
> I see on Surplus sales Nebraska they have a number of Aerovox pulse 
> caps rated 50kv 0.307uf.
> http://www.surplussales.com/Capacitors/MaxwellList.html
> SX359E5
> Aerovox quick discharge pulse capacitor. No PCBs. Single ended. Body 
> is capacitor ground. Removed from service. Very clean.
>     • 0.307 µF @ 50 kv
>     • 684 Joules
>     • Dimensions: 6" x 12" x 19", 27" overall height with insulator
>     • Mounting Plate: 6" x 16"
>     • Mounting Holes: 4" x 14" c-c
>     • Weight: 78 lbs
>
> They don't have any further technical info, and Aerovox don't reply...
>
> Does anybody know as to the suitability of these caps...?
> They appear to be low inductance, but will they handle the pulse rate...?
>
> Thanks,
>
> carlos
>
>
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