[AMPS] Doorknob Capacitor Questions

[dan hearn]

Bill: The current rating varies depending on capacitance value. Lowest is 0.84
amps for the 850s-25z.  1.7 amps for the -50z and -50N---2.5 amps for the
-75N----3.4 amps for the -100N-----1.1 amps for the 500 and 1.4 amps for the
1000pf.  The ratings are set by temp rise for the 100 thru 1000pf units. For
the smaller ones, the limiting factor is the voltage drop across the cap with
the max current flowing thru it. The ratings for 10mhz and 30mhz are higher, as
much as 3 to 5 times.
  I have used pieces of  bronze weatherstripping for making connecting straps.
It can be cut with scissors. For larger areas, I have used aluminum flashing
material. If you need even thicker conductive material I have found large brass
plates for door protection at all of the Home Depot and similar stores.   73,
Dan, N5AR

Bill Vogler wrote:

> Two Question for the Group:
>
> I) Can anyone tell me the maximum current rating for the CRL 850S and the
> 858S line of ceramic doorknob capacitors at 1.0 MHz? I have various ones
> stamped with N750, X5T and X5U ratings. What ever happened to CRL?
>
> II) I am need of suggestions for the hardware needed to mount some
> doorknobs. I am looking for some type of metal strips that I can tie
> multiple capacitors together.  I live in a rural area and don't have a junk
> box or metal shop. Hopefully I'll get some suggestions in which the
> material can be picked up at the local hardware or plumbing supply store.
>
> 73s
>
> Bill
>
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