Re: 12kV, 30ma NST TC specs (42" sparks)

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• Subject: Re: 12kV, 30ma NST TC specs (42" sparks)
• From: "Dr. Resonance" <Dr.Resonance-at-next-wave-dot-net> (by way of Terry Fritz <twf-at-verinet-dot-com>)
• Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 16:08:41 -0600
• Approved: twf-at-verinet-dot-com

to: John

Keeping this exact same configuration, what is the sec spark length with a
60 ma NST drive source?  It has been my experience they increase
considerably when a higher current drive source is applied to the same
setup.

Regards,

Dr.Resonance


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Date: Thursday, April 22, 1999 1:25 AM
Subject: Fwd: 12kV, 30ma NST TC specs (42" sparks)


>Original Poster: FutureT-at-aol-dot-com
>
>All,
>
>I'm receiving numerous requests for the specs for this coil, so I figured
>I'll just re-post them below.  Enjoy.
>
><<   Here's the specs for my coil:
>
>   toroid....5" x 20"  (  or  4" by 17")
>   sec......6.5" x 24" , #28 formvar magnet wire, place sec 1.5" above
center
>       of primary coil.   (or 4" by 23" same wire)
>   pri.......34 turns of # 12 stranded pvc ins. wire close wound, flattish
(20
>                turns if the small secondary is used)
>   inverted cone, 15% angle.
>   hook-up wire....# 12
>   cap...   .0077uF polypropylene  (or .0147uF based on new work)
>   sync-rotary gap....120 bps
>   transformer....neon sign, 12kV, 30ma,
>   power factor correction cap,  50uF
>   spark length... 42" max
>   safety gaps...attached to NST bushings at each end
>
>   John Freau >>
>  >>
>
>

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