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Re: shorted turn?
In a message dated 96-11-14 13:59:39 EST, you write:
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Tesla List wrote:
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> > Subject: shorted turn?
> >
> > I'm nearing the completion of constructing my first coil system, and
> > have been assuming that I could use a large diameter hose clamp (metal)
> > to secure the ground strap braid to the base of the secondary coil's
> > tube. I've been wondering though, will the fact that the clamp is a
> > complete circle be a problem, what with the shorted turn?
> >
> > Guess I won't power up until I get some expert advice, I mean, I like to
gather information through experimentation, but why burn up anything if
someone out there can tell me that it will burn, melt, or blow up? I assumed
that because it is at the ground potential, it shouldn't be a problem... Any
advice?
> >
> > doug
Standard duct tape seems to work fine.
Dave
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I use a flanged plastic base on the bottom of the secondary to bolt it down
to a plywood base. I have a 1/4" lug soldered on the bottom of the secondary
wire and use a 1/4" brass bolt to connect it to the main RF ground on the
underside of the plywood.
Ed Sonderman