[TCML] Question about grounding connection for secondary.

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Vinnie,

In my opinion, it doesn't matter how you physically connect the bottom of a
secondary to ground, as long as the ground wire & terminal(s) are spaced far
enough away from primary circuit to avoid arcing.
Steve Y.

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Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 2:17 PM
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Subject: [TCML] Question about grounding connection for secondary.

Hi Guys

 I want to make improvements to my existing secondary before breaking down 
and building a new one.
Right now basically the magnet wire at the bottom of my secondary attaches 
with a small aligator clip to
my ground. I was wondering if there are any pros or cons to making a center 
post terminal on the bottom
of my secondary?  I don't think I have ever seen anyone bring the ground to 
a center post.
I have seen a couple of examples of the ground terminal to the side of the 
bottom of the secondary.
 Any advice would be greatly apprieciated.


Thanks

Vinnie 

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