Re: SUCCESS ! ! ! ! Problems with First Tesla Coil - SUCCESS ! ! ! ! ! !

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Original poster: "D.C. Cox by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com>


Use a RSG shield of 3/16 in thick PVC between the motor and the stationary
electrodes to cure this problem.

Dr. Resonance




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Subject: SUCCESS ! ! ! ! Problems with First Tesla Coil - SUCCESS ! ! ! ! !
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> Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<dhmccauley-at-spacecatlighting-dot-com>
>
> After work I took out my oscilloscope and signal generator (and old HP
tube
> oscillator capable of up to 50VAC output) and carefully measured the
> resonant frequency of my secondary which was about 200kHz.  I then did the
> same to the primary making marks on the primary coil in pencil at 195,200,
> and 205kHz.  I set the tap at 200kHz.
>
> My big problem I think was the fact I didn't use a good RF ground the
first
> time.  Well, wasn't even connected actually.  DUH!!!  So i ran my 4 AWG
> stranded copper ground wire to my ground rod outside.
>
> I then added a small wire taped to the toroid as many on this group
> suggested.
>
> Plugged everything in and corona appeared at around 50% power.  At 60%
> power, there were about 1 foot streamers.  At about 80% power 3 foot +
> streamers ! ! ! AWESOME!!!!!
>
> Anyways, once I pushed beyond 80%, I got super loud flashes between my
rotor
> wheel and the stationary supports.  I guess they are too close and are
> arcing over.  Well, success at last.  Now to increase spacing on my SRSG,
> build my motor phase controller, and fine tune the thing.
>
> Thanks again for your help!!!
>
> Dan
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