Re: Secondary length question

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Original poster: "Jason Petrou by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <jasonp-at-btinternet-dot-com>

Hi Jake,
I would go a ratio of about 1:5 - 20" of windings. Looks best (not out of
proportion) and will not give you a long thin secondary with a low L.

Jason
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Subject: Secondary length question


> Original poster: "Jake Draper by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
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>
> Hello, after I just finished my first coil (1"X8" Sec.) I have an urge to
go
> bigger. I have some 4 inch PVC pipe sitting around and I am wondering,
what
> would be the optimum length to wind a secondary on that? I have heard of
> everything from 4"x12" to 4"x36". What length should I go with? I think
that
> 4"x24" would be best but any comments and suggestions are appreciated.
>     Thanks, Jake.
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