Re: parallel line filters?

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Original poster: "davep by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <davep-at-quik-dot-com>

> Original poster: "Shaun Epp by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<scepp-at-mts-dot-net>

> I have a few questions regarding line filters.

> My tesla coil, using a 12Kv, 60mA NST, draws about 13

> amps average when running, but the line filters I have

> are only good for 6, 9, and 10 amps at 250 Volts.

	In general the two ratings, voltage, and current, are
	independent, in this cae.

> I am running my coil on 120 volts.  Could I parallel two

> 10 amp line filters ( identical units)

	I'd expect it to work.  IIR, this was discussed
	within the last 6 months, might be something
	useful in the archives...

> together for a higher current rating, would this be necessary

> or would one filter do it,

	Might.  Iffy.  Failure modes can destroy the filter.
	

> would the current split evenly between the two filter?

	Should, tho the split will not be exact, exact.

> I'm not sure if running them at 120 volts would change the

> current rating capacity on the filters or not.

	Good thought.  It shouldn't.  Voltage is set by
	voltage ratings of caps, etc.  Current by
	internal wiring, and wire used in inductors.
	The two are independent.

> Also I run my tesla coil for short runs, could this current

> rating be for continuous use?

	Almost certainly.

> or would a higher current than rated saturate the filter and

> make it ineffective?
	Certainly possible.  If the other filter is available,

	I'd use both...


> Looking for an expert,
	I'm not quite an Expert, but know a bit...


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	dwp

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