Re: [TCML] First time coil

["DC Cox" <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

try disconnecting your neon transformer, and test for spark length off each
bushing.  You may have
a bad transformer in which one of the HV sections is bad or arcing
internally.

run all your numbers thru JAVATC which will verify your design and point out
any problems.

be sure to use a Terry filter between the spark gap and the NST --- if not
you can quickly blow
your transformer.

Dr. Resonance

On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 8:05 AM, Matthew Nilles <mjnilles@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hello, I need help! I'm having troubles with my coil, I haven't gotten
> anything from it yet. My NST is 15000v 30mA 60Hz, multiple spark gap of 7
> copper tube pieces (adjustable), party cup cap from (
> http://www.linux-host.org/energy/cupcap.htm) he says on the page it gets 5
> nF which according to my math is a close match, 2 RF dampers, primary coil
> 10 turns 3/32" solid copper wire, although due to multiple reshapings the
> winds are no longer neat and parallel, maybe thats the prob?, secondary
> coil
> is 3.5" diameter, 18" long w a 3" diameter torroid, 10" total diameter. I
> worked on rebuilding it all weekend, if only the spark and cap are hooked
> up
> they operate fine, but as sson as I plug in the primary to it, nothing
> works, no spark, no nothing. Arrrg! What am I doing wrong? I haven't even
> seen a hint of corona. Also, what are you connecting the delicate secondary
> wire to the ground with? My wire keeps breaking off. Any help would be
> appreciated!!
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