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Re: grounding





Use a 2 AWG fine stranded welding cable --- available from any welding
supply shop with lugs they can attach to each end.  Then you can neatly roll
it up and put it away when you are not running your coil.  Much better than
unwieldy copper strap that tries to work harden every time you bend it a
bit.  If you are running with only NST then 4 AWG is fine.   Use ought gauge
if powered by a pole pig.

Dr. Resonance


-----Original Message-----
From: Tesla List <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
Date: Saturday, January 08, 2000 5:32 PM
Subject: grounding


>Original Poster: ross andrews <sflourine-at-home-dot-com>
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> I'm in the process of finishing up my first coil, and I have come to
>the RF ground part.  I had intended to use a copper grounding rod, but
>Mom doesn't like the idea of a copper strap detracting from her flower
>garden, so Dad suggested I use the cold water line coming into the
>house.  What has me confused is that some coilers on the 'net do indeed
>use a water pipe as a ground, yet some directions I downloaded say
>specifically "DON'T USE A COLD WATER LINE".  What gives?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Ross
>
>
>