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Re: Final Capacitor Test Results
In a message dated 96-06-14 00:45:21 EDT, you write:
>
>Ed:
> Your post was very interesting indeed. Sure sorry to
>hear you lost your capacitor. One thing you didn't mention was
>how hot it was. Also, how many sections failed? You should be
>able to salvage something.
>Ed Phillips
>
Ed,
I don't know how hot it was. I did not immediately run over to feel the
studs on the cap - probably should have though. I hadn't noticed it getting
warm before however. It blew the end section right out of the cap.
Estimating, I would say there is five or six sections inside. I have not
taken it apart as I am waiting to hear if Condenser Products wants it back
for failure analysis. I am not sure it can be taken apart without ruining
what's left. If you turn it upside down and shake all the sections out, it
will probably rip them apart. I know the bottom section must be bonded to
the stud on the bottom of the case.
I am working on specs with C.P. now for another cap. I think I will go from
15kv rating up to 25kv. They did say that 14,400 volts at .5 amps should not
have damaged the cap.
Ed Sonderman