RE: [TCML] My first Tesla Ground Questions

["Lau, Gary" <Gary.Lau@xxxxxx>]

If you're able to tap into the lightning ground cables, that would probably be a very suitable ground.

Regards, Gary Lau
MA, USA

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> Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 11:05 AM
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> Subject: [TCML] My first Tesla Ground Questions
> 
> Hi guys,
> 
> Thanks for all your help so far, I am now using the designs set out on
> deepfriedneon.com and am very close to the first test firing of my
> coil!! I just have a quick question about suitable grounds...
> 
> I recently did the 17th edition wiring regulations and it stated that
> you should never use water or other supply pipes as a ground. Should I
> follow these guidelines for my coil and if so what else could I use? I
> live on an industrial estate in London so I have no access to nice
> earth to put a spike into.  I do however have lightning conductors on
> the side of buildings and there are some earth rods on concrete plates
> on the ground.  Which, if any of these should I be using?
> 
> I am starting to get very excited about firing up so I have slowed
> down as to not make rushed mistakes in the final phase of
> construction. All I have to do is wire in the MMC and fit the Primary/
> secondary/top load to some form of frame on top of my control
> circuitry. I am short of wood in the house though so am looking for
> things to disassemble to create this structure!
> 
> thanks again for all your help
> 
> Simon
> 
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