Re: Sparks On Secondary

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• Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 00:03:43 -0600
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Sent: 	Monday, October 27, 1997 7:19 AM
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Subject: 	Re: Sparks On Secondary

In a message dated 97-10-25 01:21:55 EDT, you write:

<< 
 Hello,
         I recently changed my primary coil to allow me to tune to a larger
 toroid. Before this I was not having any trouble with my system. As soon as
 I added another turn of primary I have had sparks on the secondary coil,
 jumping from one wire up say 5-6 inches. I think that the insulation is not
 strong enough on the primary coil, because my secondary is fairly new and I
 have never had any trouble with it before this. Should I just try to
 insulate the primary more heavily??
 			Thank You 
                          Andrew Meyer
 
  >>
Andrew,

The main problem with arcing on the secondary is due to improper tuning
(primary and secondary not being in tune) or the coupling between the primary
and secondary is too tight.  If you are sure the system is in tune, try
raising the secondary up away from the primary about .50" at a time until it
stops.

Ed Sonderman 

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