[TCML] question of construction - is metal okay at the center of primary?

[DC Cox]

yes, it is ok just as I have described it.  I use it this method on most
small and med size coils  6-10" dia sec.

Dr. Resonance

On Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 7:43 AM, Ryckmans, Thomas <
Thomas.Ryckmans at pfizer.com> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Further to my construction question (thanks to DC for some tips) - I was
> wondering if it was okay to have a bit of metal at the center of the
> primary. I would need to place a few bolts there to hold the secondary
> in place. Aren't eddy currents in that metal going to be a
> problem/loss/source of heating??
>
> Many thanks
>
> Thomas
>
>
>
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