Re: primary tap construction~

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

Jonathan,
You can use jumper clips, but I use welding clips. They are a better shape
:) For cable use 40KV rated HV cable or neon sign cable.

Jason
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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?
>
>
> ---------------------------------------
> Jonathon Reinhart
> hometown.aol-dot-com/kidd6488/tesla
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