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Re: [TCML] Beginner questions for first tesla



It seems to be firing by your description... I dont have a jumper in place of the cap as I am using this circuit

If that pic didn't work the HV section is on this page;
http://www.rmcybernetics.com/science/high_voltage/tesla.htm

If I remove C1 the spark gap fires and it is loud ish, if I put C1 into place The firing gets louder but I also get arcing across the terminals of the Cap effectively shorting it out.

At the moment I dont have my secondary or topload connected as that is an outside job for the RF ground and it is raining :-(

I have been working on this project for nearly a year on and off but recently it seems to have been progressing a lot quicker than I was prepared for, hence the questions to you guys.

Thanks again for your help

Simon
On 13 Aug 2008, at 19:41, Chip Atkinson wrote:

It depends on what you mean by "fire". I'm also assuming you are putting
a jumper in place of the cap.

If by fire you mean crackly snappy sparks across the gap, no. You'll see
arcing but it'll be quiet.

Chip

On Wed, 13 Aug 2008, Simon Dodd wrote:

Hi all,

Just a quick one although I'm sure more questions will follow, should
my spark gap be firing without my MMC attached to the circuit?

If you need more information on my Tesla coil I can send it later

Thanks in advance for your help

Simon

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Yes Boss Music
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London
E5 9NA
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E5 9NA
UK
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