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Re: Perfecting my final design... (double layer primary)



Original poster: "Peter Terren" <pterren@xxxxxxxxxxxx>

I've used a double primary on this museum coil without problems. Note that any excess not used will have an increased voltage from the autotransformer action. On mine this is about a spark length of 1 1/2 inches between the two ends of the coil which are in close proximity. The two layers need to have insulation between them.
http://tesladownunder.com/Tesla%20display.htm#Upgraded%20coil.
(All one line in case it doesn't wrap properly)


Peter


Original poster: "Adam R." <arabraxas@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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I have a question on the primary--I'm trying to make it high quality/durable and compact. What I'm trying is something that I've seen before and have been wanting to give it a go: a simple dual layer primary. It will be 1/4" OD Cu tubing ten turns, each wound in opposite directions (so 20 turns total, top and bottom layers). So each layer will be ABOUT 0.0306 mH. Does this all sound right? I'm worried I might build it and find I need more inductance! Or am I making it overkill with two layers of TEN turns? Because the total width of the base is 17"x17", I need to get the size right (I have acrylic pieces and they are expensive... cannot mess up!) My coupling to the secondary is about 1".....