RE: wiring for functionality or design

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Original poster: "Lau, Gary" <Gary.Lau@xxxxxx>

Short, direct interconnects are always better - losses are lower and it
just looks better.  But there is such thing as too close to the primary.
Exactly when that occurs is unclear, but I'd keep things at least 6-8"
below the primary, to avoid eddy current losses in cap plates.

Regards, Gary Lau
MA, USA


> Original poster: Timjroche@xxxxxxx
>
> fellow members,
>   Is there any electrical advantage, anywhere in the system, to
> wiring your tank cap so one leg is the adjustable tap of primary? As
> form follows function, and my function being safety (do not for my
> personal safety, but those itchy fingers of a 15 month old), my cap
> ended up being centered under my coil with a nice short connection to
> inner end of primary. is this bad?
>
> thanxs,
> Tim
>