Re: EMMC and big TCs and 1.2kw flyback and IGBT Qs

To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
Subject: Re: EMMC and big TCs and 1.2kw flyback and IGBT Qs
From: FutureT-at-aol-dot-com (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)
Date: Thu, 02 Dec 1999 12:32:03 -0700
Approved: twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net
Delivered-To: fixup-tesla-at-pupman-dot-com-at-fixme

In a message dated 99-12-02 09:19:32 EST, you write:

<< Original Poster: Bryan St <warp27-at-juno-dot-com> 
 
> Hello Everybody
 
> Recently I have been thinking of my biggest TC yet.  I have planned to
> make it the dimensions to 24(diameter)*80(height) inches.  I put the
> values in to WinTesla(my thanks to the creators), turned the AWG down to
> 10 to get about 700 turns.  Then I look at the amount of wire I need and
> practically have a heart attack.  4500 ft of AWG 10?? That is like a few
> hundred USD.  My question is, have I made a mistake or is these something
> that I am missing?
 
> Bryan >>

Bryan,

How long of a spark do you want?  If you just want 15 feet or so,
you can use much thinner wire, and a narrower and shorter form, etc.
Even if you want a longer spark, you can still use thinner wire, and
a narrower form.  Coilers often use wire that is much thicker than is
really needed.

Cheers,
John Freau