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Re: It works, But I want more. (fwd)

Chris Crochet wrote:
> 
> At 10:02 PM 3/3/97 -0700, you wrote:
> >Thanks to everyone for helping get my first coil off the ground.
> >Ok, here are the specs:
> >
> >6" clear acrylic tube x 24" (~900 turns) 22 ga. secondary
> >12" id 3/8" +  3/8 clearance  x 10 turns 30 degree spiral primary
> >
> >I noticed that the primary works best wide open.  Any reduction of
> >windings reduces output. Do I need a bigger primary coil or
> >jus mo juice?
> >
> >David Christal 3341 Cloverdale Lane, Dallas, TX  75234
> >214 349-6972 (214 FIX MY PC) (Pool Cues and Personal Computers)
> 
> David,
> 
> I've been playing with nearly exactly the same specs as a model for my
> (upcoming) first coil.  Our secondary designs are *identical*!  It's good to
> see yours works good, hopefully mine will too.
> 
> However, the Tesla design programs I've been running the specs through all
> suggest a 12-turn to 14-turn primary.  If the best setting for you is wide
> open, then it's quite possible the best attainable setting might have been a
> turn or two higher still.
> 
> Increasing the input power, also, should be a big bonus.  Maybe with more
> power you'll be able to drive the larger toroid.
> 
> I'll let someone else tackle the question about chaining the transformers
> together.  Note however, that if you increase the voltage, you need to make
> sure that your capacitor can handle the higher voltage, or put in a new one.
> If you just parallel your two 9kv/30ma transformers, the old capacitor
> should be fine and you will still have a boost in power.
> 
> Good luck,
> Chris C.