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The coupling may be too high as Jim said. Also I would also wonder what you are using as a top load? Have you tried using a breakout "point"?


On 5/29/2017 9:30 AM, jimlux wrote:
On 5/29/17 6:52 AM, Dave Delman wrote:
What would be the best way to ask for advice regarding problems with my
first Tesla Coil build?

When I first tested it I was getting some arcing from the lower aspect
of the secondary to the primary. I fixed the burnt insulation on the
secondary, coated the secondary with Polyurethane and added Plexiglas
sheeting on top of the primary. Now I am getting arcing on the top few
inches of the secondary to itself.


You might be over coupled.. raise the whole secondary a few inches.


What are you using as a ground plane under the coil?


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