Re: I Think I Messed up!

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Original poster: "Terry Fritz" <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>

Hi Patrick,

If you reduce the size of the topload, you may get it to tune.  You could also
perhaps use more primary capacitance (LTR).  You can also just add another coil
in series with the primary to add inductance.  

Adding more primary capacitance would be the first choice.  Go for an LTR value
or even more if needed.  The larger cap size may bring you right into tune.  If
you can't add anymore capacitance, maybe add another tranny and then add more
capacitance.  Here is a chart but "push" the values if needed.

http://hot-streamer-dot-com/temp/MMCcapSales.gif

Cheers,

        Terry


At 11:57 PM 12/2/2001 -0600, you wrote: 
>
> My primary consists of just under 15 turns of 1/4" copper pipe spaced 1/4"
> apart. My secondary is 4" x 28" wound with 28 guage wire. I just ran QuickTC
> and it indicates the tap point would be turn 18!!! I didn't design for this
> at all!
>  
> Do I have any recourse?? I really *cannot* scrap my primary and rebuild!
>  
> Please give me some words of re-assurance.
>  
> Thanks,
> Patrick