[TCML] Switching from 12/30 to 12/60 NST

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Steve,

It's the power that increases spark length.? If you install a 12/60 nst,
yes you'll get longer sparks.??To get the most benefit, a larger capacitor and a larger
toroid should be used.? The toroid should be made?40% larger assuming
it's properly sized now.? Your spark length should increase by almost
40%.? I'm assuming your coil overall can handle the higher power and
spark lengths without arc-overs, etc.

Cheers,
John


-----Original Message-----
From: Stephen J. Hobley <shobley at userfs.com>
To: Tesla Coil Mailing List <tesla at pupman.com>
Sent: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 1:39 pm
Subject: [TCML] Switching from 12/30 to 12/60 NST



My coil currently functions well on a 12kV/30mA NST. 
 
If I were to replace this with a 12kV/60mA NST and then make the necessary 
component adjustments recommended by Teslamap to accomodate the new transformer, 
would this mainly affect spark brightness/width or spark length (or both)?
 
Is it increased voltage that contributes most to spark length?
Does adding more current just make the sparks brighter, and therefore visibly 
longer?
 
Steve
 



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