Re: Mini VTTC--Possible tubes?

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <Fucian-at-aol-dot-com>

In a message dated Wed, 6 Mar 2002 12:22:50 AM Eastern Standard Time,
"Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com> writes:

> Original poster: "Steve White by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<slwhite-at-zeus.ia-dot-net>
> 
> I built this coil when I was 15 years old (late 1960s). I still have it and
> it works well even though it is over 30 years old. It still impresses my
> kids and their friends.
> 
> Steve: Coiling in Iowa
> 
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> Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2002 8:11 PM
> Subject: Re: Mini VTTC--Possible tubes?
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> 
> > Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
> <Mddeming-at-aol-dot-com>
> >
> > In a message dated 3/5/02 10:16:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
> > writes:
> >
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
> > > <Fucian-at-aol-dot-com>
> > >
> > > Hi,
> > > I have decided to start a VTTC.I was wondering,what sorta tube is
> needed?I
> > > want the smallest and cheapest possible tube to start with.Can someone
> give
> > > me a list of possible tubes?Or what do i need to look for?
> > >
> > > Thanks so much,
> > > Matt
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Matt,
> >          Back in the dark ages, (July 1964) Popular Electronics magazine
> had a
> > detailed construction article for a mini VTTC using a 6L6 for an
> oscillator
> > with a 5Y3 rectifier for power supply. Output is ~13KV with 1" brush
> discharge
> > and enough power to run a 1.5" ionic propulsion vane.
> > When you say "mini" is this the size you are thinking of? I can try to
> send
> > plans off-list if you are interested.
> >
> > Matt D.
> > G3-1085
> >
> >
> >

Yes I am talking small(1in disharge).

I would be most greatful for the schematic.Could I use a MOV to power the
thing?

Matt