Bedini Energizer Coil Question

[earthbound0729]

Another question I have been reading about concerns the batteries. My initial readings included data from years ago which showed everyone using batteries as the way to go with these Bedini Energizers. Since then, it seems it has been discovered that because of the radiant spikes occuring over and over in battery system only, some type of unusual damage occurs to the batteries.
So if that is the case:
1. Could one use a capacitor system only?
2. Or use the capacitors in front of the batteries as some newer systems show to help prevent that radiant damage?

TY,
earthbound

[Paul-R]

The voltage spikes are pretty hefty. You would need a cap with a rating of neaqr 1000v. Good lead acid batteries can be very tolerant. Have you seen this:
http://www.free-energy-info.co.uk
Try chapter 2 and others.

[earthbound0729]

Hi Paul-R,

Yes, I had actually downloaded the whole PDF, but there is so much info in there that not everything stuck. So it is definitely a good idea to go back over this data periodically, especially for newbies like me.

Thanks,
earthbound

[earthbound0729]

Paul-R

I have scavenged an 1800 v- 370ma,  .65 uf Resonance capacitor from an older microwave, which should be able to handle those massive energy spikes.
One thing I've noticed is there are no signs of polarity on the tabs of this capacitor. Any reason why?

TY,
earthbound

[Paul-R]

I think it is because they are in an AC circuit and are not electrolytic caps.

They usually have a shorting resistor situated just under the top plate. It is possible to drill out this resistor but it is a lot of work, bearing in mind that the cap may be oil filled.