Re: [TCML] Looking for MMC Capacitors

[Ray Whiteside <rs.whiteside@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I used

http://deepfriedneon.com/tesla_frame6.html

to find the capacitance value I needed for a 9kV 35mA transformer.

I also ordered some caps from Eastern Voltage Research suggested in the
first reply, thank you very much for the help guys. :)

-Ray
On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 3:48 PM, DC Cox <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I carry them in stock.  What size xmfr asre you using/  That determines cap
> size.
>
> Dr. Resonance
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 12:23 AM, Ray Whiteside <rs.whiteside@xxxxxxxxxxx
> >wrote:
>
> > I have had a hellacious time finding appropriate caps to buy for my MMC.
> > The
> > tank capacitor needs to be close to 10nF and be able to withstand around
> > 16kV, so I've been looking for 1-2 kV caps and capacitance values to keep
> > the number of strings somewhat reasonable. Polypropylene caps with
> > charge/discharge rates over 1000 V/microsecond and all the other above
> > requirements have been very difficult for me to track down online, and
> when
> > I finally do the minimum order is something like 150 pieces.
> >
> > Essentially I'm sorry for the really noob/seemingly google-able question
> > here, but could someone point me to a good source for small coil caps
> > and/or
> > another solution? I have already bought one set from a sub-par site, and
> > the
> > lack of complete spec sheet on the site led me to end up buying caps with
> > the same part number as what I wanted, but another version with 1/5th the
> > capacitance value. I am trying to see if I can use some good will from
> here
> > to avoid another such mistake. :)
> >
> > Thanks
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