Re: Primary question

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Original poster: "Brian Foley by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <ka1bbg1-at-mcttelecom-dot-com>

Hi, I have made primaries out of tube and also with flat sheet or strap with
out any major problems. you still need a fair space between the turns. an
alligator clip works fine or you could make a clamp type device for the tap.
cul brian
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Subject: Primary question


> Original poster: "Chris Brick by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>"
<cbrick-at-rebelbase-dot-com>
>
> I didn't get any responses from my last post on this topic, most likely
due
> to my wording.
>
> Here goes:
>
> I am building a new coil and would like to use a copper strap primary as
> opposed to copper tubing.  Are there any major concerns I should be aware
of?
>
> Corona issues from sharp strap edges?
> Decreased field due to more compact design?
> Changes in coupling due to tighter field?
>
> If anyone has done any testing in this area, your experiences would be
very
> welcome.
>
> Also, what type of tap connections you used?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chris
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