Re: shorted turn?

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• Subject: Re: shorted turn?
• From: Malcolm Watts <MALCOLM-at-directorate.wnp.ac.nz>
• Date: Wed, 13 Nov 1996 08:34:36 +1200

Hi Doug,

> 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?

You assume correctly - it will be well coupled to the primary. Also,
throw the braid away and use pipe, copper strap, v. thick wire, 
*anything but*.

Malcolm 

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