RE: TC Final Plans

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Original poster: "Ted Rosenberg by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <Ted.Rosenberg-at-radioshack-dot-com>

CJ: I might sound like a repeating tape loop here ( a broken record for you
older coilers ha ha), but no matter what, run your planned specs through one
or more of the fine calculators on the web or off the list. I prefer Bart
Anderson's Java. You might like another. But do the math. Make sure that
your primary turns, spacing, res freq of the secondary etc etc all match
before picking up a screwdriver or cutting any HDPE. Make sure your cap is
LTR. All these details add up.
Personal observations:
Terry filter works. Best $50 insurance policy going  :)
His zip file on converting a motor to SRSG status is good.
Tungsten electrodes are good too although I like thoriated...they glow!

And above all...Safety First.

Ted

-----Original Message-----
From: Tesla list [mailto:tesla-at-pupman-dot-com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 9:07 AM
To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
Subject: TC Final Plans


Original poster: "CJ Moore by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<wizard1234-at-home-dot-com>

I am finalizing my plans for my next tesla coil, and was hope that the list
could look it over, possibly point out flaws, expected lifetime and
performance. 
 
I plan on using:
 
 2 9kv 60 ma NSTS for a total of 9 kv 120 ma
Terry's NST protection circuit  (to the letter if it works with my NST's)
.03 uf 35kv Maxwell Pulse Capacitor (threads on the side version)
SRSG - by modifying a 1725 RPM 1/2 HP for salient pole operation - 1/8 inch
tungsten welding rods as both flying and stationary electrodes. Spacing will
be
as close as I can get it 1/32 of an inch (hopefully)
Flat primary coil with 3/8 inch copper tubing spaced at .5 inch
5 inch by 30 inch secondary with 22 wire with heavy insulation. 
Toriod - undecided
 
note: the SRSG may not work out, as I am having a hard time trying to figure
out how to make the modifications. So I may end up using a vacuum quenched
or
an air blow static gap. 
 
Thanks for the input!
 
CJ