[Amps] Query about capacitor value

[Carl]

That sounds like a laser discharge cap or something similar. For amplifier 
filtering it should be limited to 2500-3000V and the case temperature 
monitored. There have been many reports of them failing when run at or close 
to the marked voltage, especially when they first hit the surplus market in 
large quantities in the early 80's. There has been much written up about 
them since.

I have an identical rating/size cap that has run for over 25 years at 2500V 
and that PS is now powering a PP 810 modulator.

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jack Parker" <vhfplus at gmail.com>
To: "MIKE DURKIN" <patriot121 at msn.com>
Cc: "amps fourm" <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 8:10 AM
Subject: Re: [Amps] Query about capacitor value


> It's pretty large...4-1/2 inches deep x 5-3/4 inches wide x 12 inches 
> high.
>
> On Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 11:41 PM, MIKE DURKIN <patriot121 at msn.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> What size is it??
>> KC7NOA
>>
>> > I'd like some advice on the value of a high-voltage power supply
>> capacitor,
>> > which I plan to offer for sale.
>> > I have a 53uf, 5kv, oil-filled cap (no PCB's) sold (manufactured?) by 
>> > NWL
>> > Capacitors carrying their part number 10208. I have looked at their web
>> site
>> > but the cap is not listed but comparable parts in their product line 
>> > are
>> > surprisingly expensive!
>> >
>> > Any input would be appreciated.
>> >
>> > 73,
>> >
>> > --
>> > Jack, W6NF
>> > Silver Springs, NV
>> > DM09ji
>> >
>>
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