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Re: Real data from real experiments.
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> >From MALCOLM-at-directorate.wnp.ac.nzWed Nov 13 23:30:24 1996
> Date: Thu, 14 Nov 1996 08:25:31 +1200
> From: Malcolm Watts <MALCOLM-at-directorate.wnp.ac.nz>
> To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
> Subject: Re: Real data from real experiments.
>
> Hi Chuck,
> What are your transformer specs and what is your gap system?
>
> Malcolm
>
> > I hope I am not repeating a question already asked,but here goes. Is
> > there a way you could suggest to select the best size cap for a given
> > set of coil parameters?
> > I have that new PVC form I mentioned and I am ready to start the primary
> > component selection and construction. The primary is a piece of 15 1/4"
> > O.D. PVC and the coil will be 50" of #15 wire, or 831 turns. Primary was
> > going to be 5/8" thin wall copper tube. I was considering a .1 mfd cap,
> > but I really do not have a feel for what exactly the primary L/C ratio
> > should be for optimum spark. Your comments woud be appreciated. Thanks
> >
> > Chuck Curran
> >
Malcom:
The transformer is a 10 KVA pole pig at 14,400 VAC. I use a
stationary/ rotary combination, up to 8 stationary gaps at .025" each
and the rotary is 12 rotating contacts on a 12" inch diameter, run
normally at 2500 RPM. Hope that helps.
Chuck