[TCML] My first Tesla Ground Questions

[Simon Dodd <simon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi guys,

Thanks for all your help so far, I am now using the designs set out on  
deepfriedneon.com and am very close to the first test firing of my  
coil!! I just have a quick question about suitable grounds...

I recently did the 17th edition wiring regulations and it stated that  
you should never use water or other supply pipes as a ground. Should I  
follow these guidelines for my coil and if so what else could I use? I  
live on an industrial estate in London so I have no access to nice  
earth to put a spike into.  I do however have lightning conductors on  
the side of buildings and there are some earth rods on concrete plates  
on the ground.  Which, if any of these should I be using?

I am starting to get very excited about firing up so I have slowed  
down as to not make rushed mistakes in the final phase of  
construction. All I have to do is wire in the MMC and fit the Primary/ 
secondary/top load to some form of frame on top of my control  
circuitry. I am short of wood in the house though so am looking for  
things to disassemble to create this structure!

thanks again for all your help

Simon

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