Re: A very little coil

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

In a message dated 7/21/01 6:49:45 PM Mountain Daylight Time, 
tesla-at-pupman-dot-com writes:

> 
>  I picked up a 6kv -at- 1ma DC supply. I have built a small coil with a couple 
> of
>  screws for the break. The discharge from the top terminal is about 1.5" 
and 
> I
>  can draw sparks about 2" long with a screw driver. The discharge sparks are
>  very fine and must be viewed in subdued light.
>  Has anyone had experience at this power level...6w? Are these discharges 
> about
>  right or can I do better. Will appreciate all comments.
>   
>  Thanks   Skip
That seems pretty good to me for 6W.   
Mike