Re: Suggestions for Hookup wire...

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


> Hi,
>
> I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for
> high voltage hookup wire.
>
> Specifically, for connections to the primary
> coil, spark gap, capacitor, NST etc...

First, any type of wire will work for most tesla coils (excluding the very
high power coils).  I have gotten good results with a 15kv/120mA using
14AWG high voltage wire, 12AWG solid house wiring, and 8 AWG welding wire.
A lot of people will swear only by a certain type of wire, but
you would be surprised what you could get away with.

Secondly, spade / ring lugs can look very aesthetic if done properly and is
probably the way of choice.  I would recommend going this route.
Its just as easy using ring lugs to connect / disconnect items as with coax
connectors.

Dan





> I'm thinking about using some coaxial cable scrap,
> using the braided sheild as the main conductor and
> TNC or BNC fittings as terminal posts. This way
> I can mix and match different capacitors, spark
> gap etc... with just a twist.
>
> I hate using spade lugs and generally 'un aesthetic'
> methods of wiring. (booster cables anyone?)
>
> I figure the center conductor is going to be
> pretty much useless, so I'll cut it off.
>
> Does anyone see any problem with this? Is the
> resistance in coaxial braid too high?
>
>
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