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Re: Preparing for test of modified secondary





With this short aspect ratio be sure to use a few insulating disks inside
the sec coilform approx 5-6 inches in on each end --- this will prevent
internal flashover and burning of coilform on the inside where you can't see
it until it is too late.  Been there -- done that with coilforms under 2.5:1
.aspect ratio.  Silicone in place with a large 1/4 inch bead of GE Silicone
II.

Dr. Resonance


-----Original Message-----
From: Tesla List <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
Date: Monday, March 06, 2000 5:51 PM
Subject: Preparing for test of modified secondary


>Original Poster: "Alex Crow" <user-at-alexcrow.clara-dot-net>
>
>Dear all,
>
>Today (if the weather holds out) I hope to test my new enhanced
>secondary. As per a few people's results on the list, I extended my
>winding from 900 turns of 22SWG wire (0.71mm) on a 6.5" form to about
>1250 turns. Although this makes about a 1:5 ratio, I am hoping that this
>will be a better match to arcs, all the rest remaining the same
>(multi-pipe static gap, 10kV 200mA of neons, 0.067uF MMC, flat primary,
>big 6x36" toroid.) Got regular 70" arcs before, now I hope to get some
>more solid arcs past 6 feet. Keep your fingers crossed for me!...
>Results should be posted within a couple of days.
>
>
>Alex
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