Re: im a

To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
Subject: Re: im a
From: FutureT-at-aol-dot-com (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)
Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2000 18:44:30 -0700
Approved: twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net
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In a message dated 00-03-07 16:30:40 EST, you write:

<< Original Poster: "bobby haring" <bobbyharing-at-hotmail-dot-com> 
 
> hi, im a beginer at making tesla coils , ive never made one before i want 
to 
> build one this  summerdoes any one have any suggestions on like what kind i 
> should make (meaning power wise and spark size wise)
 
 >thanks  bob haring >>

Bob,

Usually, beginners build a small simple TC to get used to them
and how they behave, etc.  Depending on your finances, you may
want to keep the cost down too.  Many folks start with an OBIT or
NST powered coil.  The secondary can be cheap PVC pipe found
in the garbage, the spark gap can be made from scrap pipes, etc.
A coil like this can be built cheaply, esp if you use salt water 
caps to start.  A coil like this can give 10" to 20" sparks or more.

cheers,
John Freau