Capacitors as power sources
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Two 2200 µF capacitors (a total capacitance of 4400 µF) were used as the power source to heat the wire. The capacitors were charged by a DC power supply to a pre-set voltage, typically 50 – 100 V. Current (typically 5 – 20 A) discharged from the capacitors passed through the metal wire vaporizing the oil beads attached to the wire.