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Re: cap/spark gap
Original poster: "D.C. Cox" <resonance@xxxxxxxxxx>
ALWAYS hook the spark gap up directly parallel with the power supply
transformer and then run the tank cap in series with the primary
tap. This reduces interference and spikes back into the
transfomer. Also, always use a Terry filter between the transformer
and the spark gap. Terry filter is listed in the archives.
Dr. Resonance
hello, i just had a quick question that i hoped someone could answer
out there. i have view many tesla coil schematics and it seems like
there are two ways of hooking the capacitor and spark gap. some
schematics show that the spark gap is in parallel with the
transformer and then the cap is hooked in series with the
transformer and primary coil. others show the cap being in parallel
with the transformer and the spark gap being in series with the
transformer and primary coil. i was wondering what the difference in
performance was. is one way (spark gap in parallel with the
transformer) for center tapped transformers while the other way is
for non ceter tapped ones? or does it really not matter? thanks
again for all your help, with it i have gotten my first coil to
shoot some 14" sparks and am making an tcbor gap so hopefully will
get even better.