Re: HV Hookup Wire

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <FutureT-at-aol-dot-com>

In a message dated 1/21/01 8:21:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, tesla-at-pupman-dot-com 
writes:

> Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" 
<Leik3-at-aol-dot-com>
> 
>  
>  Hi,
>  Anyone know if the 8 awg that radioshack sells would work for some hookup
>  wire (15/30)? If not, what would work good? I've seen in some pictures what
>  seems to be relatively small (considering the voltage) gauge wire with
>  aligator clips for quick connects. Should I buy certified high voltage wire
>  maybe from a neon shop or will something else work?
>  Thanks for all the input,
>  Dennis

Dennis,

All the methods you mentioned will work.  I usually use 12 awg
house wiring or stranded, etc.  If it's not HV wire, then just make
sure there's enough clearance to nothing arcs to anything else.
On a small coil like that, losses are not an issue.  Using thicker
wire won't help the spark length at all.  

John