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Re: UK Teslathon



Hi Alan,
    Put me and Nick Slaymaker down. We are bringing  our big coil to try and
claim the UK spark length record. Or maybe not, as It will be the first run.
I can't get far enough away from it anywhere around here it dare try running
it! The power supply works, the secondary is wound the base is built the cap
is finished. What more can I say. start polishing that cup. Is Anglia news
coming along again?

cheers
bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tesla List" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
To: <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2000 10:46 PM
Subject: UK Teslathon


> Original Poster: "Alan Sharp" <AlanSharp-at-compuserve-dot-com>
>
> Greetings all,
>
> This is the final reminder about the  2000 UK Teslathon here in
> Corby, Northamptonshire, on Saturday 27th May, 2000.
>
> Please let me know if you are intending to come and if you
> are bringing equipment. You are also welcome to bring
> stuff to sell (I'm looking for a 15A variac and a small NST).
>
> Once again we will have coils, and sparks. Last year we had at least
> 8 coils and lots of long arcs. This year quite a few people have been
> buying pole pigs....
>
> Alas we will not have the New Music Ensemble of Zagreb performing
> the opera  "Nikola Tesla" It would have been a major effort to raise
> the funds to support this.
>
> the programme is:
>
> Programme
>
> 9am onwards hall open for those setting up coils ONLY.
> 10.30am arrivals tea/coffee registration.
> 11am onwards demonstrations.
> 12.30am Lunch - I'm not putting on a lunch this year but there will be
> tea and coffee, bring your own sandwiches or there is a chip shop,
grocers,
> and a chineese take away across the street.
> 1.30pm More demo's
> 2.30pm The Tesla Oscars will be awarded for:
> The longest arc
> The smallest coil
> Best entry from a new coiler
> The best built coil
> The most inefficent design
> The worst dressed coiler :)
>
> Suggestions for other categories are welcome.
>
> 3pm or whenever, finish.
>
> We'll also have tables for bring and buy
>
> safety
> please don't bring any iffy equipment
> If you are bringing a coil try to bring a CO2 or dry powder extinguishers
> also.
> Becuse we will have quite a number of working coils each with
> their own HV supply, we have to discourage people from bringing
> children. We cannot admit children  - there won't be safety barriers!
> Younger teenagers who are active in coiling are welcome but you must have
> a parent with you as I cannot take responsibility for your safety.
>
> Only one coil may be active at a time - you can only power up
> with my permission - even for tuning.
>
> We are limited by 13A wall plugs and poor earths - though
> we got good results last year with the central heating pipes.
>
> If you are bringing a coil let me know.
> If you are interested in coming let me know.
>
> Cost admission L3,  tea/coffee at 25p - (after costs the money will go
> to the church for the use of the hall.
> photo's of last years event plus location maps
> on my web site:
>
> http://ourworld-dot-compuserve-dot-com/homepages/alansharp
>
> contact me direct if its just to say that you are coming,
> only points of general interest should be raised on the  telsa list.
>
> Alan Sharp ( alansharp-at-compuserve-dot-com )
>
>
>
>