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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
>