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What size inside diameter should I use for my primary coil.  Also the
transformer I have is a 15kv 30 MA ac neon sign type.  I als am not sure what
you mean by the electrode gaps....


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> Date: Sun, 2 Mar 1997 09:08:45 -0700
> From: "DR.RESONANCE" <DR.RESONANCE-at-next-wave-dot-net>
> To: Tesla List <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> Subject: Re: Need some help... (fwd)
>
>
> to: Jason
>
> The coil you have already wound will work fine.  Try a small toroid 2 x 6"
> on top or else a small 4-5" ball.  Use a 12 turn primary (adj. tap of
> course) in a flat spiral to start with.  Subdivided 4-5 electrode gaps with
> stove bolts (you did mention the budget).  You will somehow have to come
> with a cap. value of .005 MFD.  Home rolled roofing flashing and .060 thick
> polypropylene should get you started inexpensively.  Use a small 10 amp
> variac for initial tuning.  Should produce 12-14" long sparks with this
> value cap.  A 12 KV, 60 ma. transformer will get you into the 20 inch spark
> range.  Above all have fun and tune for minimum smoke!
>
> Always pull the wall plug when tuning -- the 60 ma. neon's can bite bad.
>
> DR.RESONANCE-at-next-wave-dot-net
>
>
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> > From: Tesla List <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> > To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
> > Subject: Re: Need some help... (fwd)
> > Date: Sunday,March 02,1997 3:39 PM
> >
> >
> >
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> > Date: Sun, 2 Mar 1997 01:21:45 -0700
> > From: "DR.RESONANCE" <DR.RESONANCE-at-next-wave-dot-net>
> > To: Tesla List <mod1-at-pupman-dot-com>
> > Subject: Re: Need some help... (fwd)
> >
> > to: Jason Pecor
> >
> > Resonance Reseach Corp. has a small 16 page booklet that they will send
> > free to any school experimenter.  Send your request on their grade/high
> > school, tech school or university stationary with a $3.00 stamp to cover
> > priority mail.  Send to:
> >
> >     School Project
> >     Resonance Research Corp.
> >     E11870 Shadylane Rd.
> >     Baraboo,  WI  53913
> >
> > The booklet contains basic information for new coil builders and does not
> > include any complex math.
> >
> > DR.RESONANCE-at-next-wave-dot-net
> >
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> > > From: Tesla List <mod1-at-pupman-dot-com>
> > > To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
> > > Subject: Need some help... (fwd)
> > > Date: Saturday,March 01,1997 4:21 PM
> > >
> > >
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> > > Date: Sat, 1 Mar 1997 15:10:30 -0500 (EST)
> > > From: Jason Edward Pecor <pecorjas-at-pilot.msu.edu>
> > > To: Tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
> > > Subject: Need some help...
> > >
> > > Ok, I guess I'm an idiot...I am trying to build a Tesla coil and have
> > > the following availabletome.
> > >
> > >
> > > 15kv 30 MA Neon sign transformer
> > > some 19 gauge wire
> > > some 28 gauge wire
> > > some 23 gauge wire
> > > some 10 gauge wire (i think)
> > > two 10kv dcw .o6 MFD capacitors   (which I don't think will do me any
> > good)
> > > A secondary coil of 390 turns of 23 gauge wire close wound on a 10.5" x
> > 2.5"
> > > form
> > >
> > >
> > > I also have some Al foil...wine coolers...flashing...and various peices
> > of PVC
> > > pipe
> > >
> > > If anyone could help me put all this together, I would be extremely
> > > thankful....
> > >
> > >
> > > Jason P.
>
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