Re: New to tesla coils

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Original poster: "Dan Strother" <dstroth-at-hotmail-dot-com> 

Watch out! That transformer you're bidding on has a 277VAC primary! Unless 
you have access to such a voltage source (like a variac operating off of 
240VAC for 0-280 operation), you should not get that transformer.

eBay is also a good source for variacs. You should be able to get a decent 
one for under $50 (including shipping) very easily.


Dan Strother



>Original poster: sean <sean-at-nc.rr-dot-com>
>
>I will try to build thegeekgroup's bucket cap, and maybe later get mmc.
>
>I have no idea where to get a variac, so I'm probably not going to get
>one.  What is the purpose of the lightbulb in series with the
>transformer?  Does it protect it?
>
>Also, is a filter absolutely required?  I looked at the Terry gap, is
>there an easier way?
>
>I'm going to make a static gap with a bunch of copper tubes (adjustable)
>
>I'll probably make a torroid from aluminum dryer duct.
>
>I will probably try to make the primary adjustable.  What size copper
>tubing is best?
>
>For the secondary a 4" pvc tube, what type of glyptal should I use?
>Also, is there an alternative to ac-43 (they seem to be located in New
>Jersey)
>
>Ok, I am bidding on a transformer on ebay, 12kv 60ma as brooksshaman
>(please don't bid on it)
>
>Am I forgetting anything?
>
>Any other info is greatly appreciated as well.  Thanks for all the
>replies.
>
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>
>sean <sean-at-nc.rr-dot-com>
>