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Re: More maggie Q & A



Tesla List wrote:
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> Original Poster: Michael Tucknott <Michael.Tucknott-at-virgin-dot-net>

> Next qustion.
> 
> With regards to the primary/driver how close should the two coils be.
> I thought 2" or so.(This should give me room to add insulation around
> the driver)
> 
> Cheers Mike Tucknott

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Mike,

For the diameter driver you are using 2" would probably be a good start.
If the coupling factor is as high as it should be for good results you
>>probably will<< have to add insulation between the driver coil and
primary. Ideally the measured K factor should be .450 or higher, the higher
the better! :^)

Ed Wingate RATCB