RE: primary tap construction~

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Original poster: "Pete Komen by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <pkomen-at-zianet-dot-com>

Jonathan,

I use two fuse clips (available from digikey) mounted on a small block of
aluminum.  Two 4-40 tapped holes for the clips and a 6-32 or 8-32 tapped
hole for the connection wire.  I haven't really checked mine for heat or
anything and I am running a 12kv/60ma NST.  If you still can't find anything
to use, contact me off list and I'll send you one (I have extra clips,
aluminum bar and about 20 minutes).

Regards,

Pete

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Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2001 9:03 PM
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Subject: Re: primary tap construction~

Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<Kidd6488-at-aol-dot-com>

In a message dated 5/11/01 06:49:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
tesla-at-pupman-dot-com writes:


>
> > I can't seem to figure out a way to build a good solid primary tap
> > connection that isn't so bulky as to nearly short the 1/4" gap between
> > turns.  How heavy does the tap need to be?
>
> Use a clip from an arc welder - they work an absolute treat. If possible
get
> a really big one - looks better and there is less chance of it getting
hot.
> Once you have found the tuning point I solder on the tap  - If it needs
> retuning (i.e. bigger tranny, topload, etc) then you can just unsloder
> again!



Could I use Jumpercable clips?


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Jonathon Reinhart
hometown.aol-dot-com/kidd6488/tesla