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Re: questions and new web site



Tesla List wrote:

> Original Poster: Gary Lau  24-May-1999 1957 <lau-at-hdecad.ENET.dec-dot-com>

<big snip!>

> The wire between the NST and main spark gap need not be heavy, neon sign
> wire is fine.  For between the gap, cap, and primary, now you want to be
> as heavy and short as possible.  #6 or heavier if possible.  Go to Home
> Depot and get comfortable, you'll be seeing them a lot soon.
>

Does this make a substantial difference? The only reason why I ask is because
right now I'm using 18 gauge wire, and there is definatly a big difference
there!! It seems that the higher gauge wire would be just for the current ---
would this effect coil performance a great deal?

Thanks

-David