Re: new coilers and questions

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <FutureT-at-aol-dot-com>

In a message dated 1/11/02 4:19:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
writes:


>
> . We plan on
> building our own caps either rolled or stacked and a rotary spark gap.



Gary,

welcome to the list.  I have some rolled caps for sale, but I'm in NJ.
It's not really feasible to mail them.

>
> Question 1. Is anyone familiar with using a Luxtrol controller for current
> or voltage regulating on there TC ?



Yes, it works the same as a variac if it looks like a variac.  I've used
them.

>
> Question 2. Is it possible to splice windings on the Secondary coil?



Yes, I do it all the time with no problems.

>
> I know a 120/12.5kv pig is a little big for a first time TC project and Mike
> has stated his concerns to me but,  If we start from the bottom and work our
> way up to a good size TC half of us will dead of old age. We believe to be a
> safe group of guys. We didn't get to this age being electrician all of our
> lives and taking chances.



Understood.

>
> But anyhow, We look forward to any help from the list and promise to keep
> you posted on our adventure.



Best wishes for your projects,
Cheers, 
John

>
> Talk at you soon.
>
> ****************************
> Gary Kasper