Re: Connecting secondary

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

Tesla list wrote:

> Original poster: "Matt Morrissette by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <yinzara-at-MIT.EDU>

> What is the best way to secure the wire on the secondary? Should I drill a
> small hole in the top and bottom and feed the wire through

	This is considered a 'bad thing': it can lead to
	Corona on the INSIDE and sparks down the inside.

	An older, smaller, secondary, I Inherited had this
	technique.  I recently rebuilt the top end (most
	critical) and, informally, consider it an
	improvement

> and secure it from the back and connect the two ends to

> the toroid

	Mostly, sealants or adhesives are used, i believe.
	Could tie it off with nylon monofilament, etc.

	Lower end, being (hopefully) low potential
	end, could be drilled and wired thru:

> and ground?  Also how do I connect the toroid to the

> secondary (both physically and electrically)?
	Securely.

	8)>>

	It has been recommended that the top fitting not
	close off the secondary, to prevent build up of
	ions.  Details will depend on the details of
	structure.  A bit of wood across the top,
	or a plastic bar with a bolt thru it...

	(The coil i mentioned above, forinstance, uses
	a 'caplug' to hold the ball.  (likely be
	better off with a toroid.)

	(I've wondered if more attention to details of
	the HV wiring: not using small ga (corona prone)
	wire would help....???)

	Should be some interesting discussion.


	best
	dwp

(PS:
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	Now that i have the coil tuned up for Halloween:
		I'm gonna be working second shift....
			8)>>
)
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