Re: Strike Rail question

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Original poster: "Steven Ward by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <srward16-at-hotmail-dot-com>

Hi Dan,

I always thought that if it was a entire ring, it would be like another 
winding feeding off of the primary, and since beeing shorted would draw lots 
of power.  But this isnt what im writing to tell you, and thats probably not 
really why.  I feel that strike rings are pointless.  Im sure some will 
disagree, but all of my coils arc the primary constantly with no damage what 
so ever.  And to further prove my point, my friends large 1.5kw coil can 
throw a thick 4 footer down into the primary with no harm done.  I think 
that the strike ring draws the arcs in since its an inch or so higher, but 
maybe an inch or so isnt really a big deal.  I just wanted you to know that 
it really isnt necessary, but someone please correct me if im wrong, i dont 
want to mislead anyone.  Good luck with your coil Dan.

Steve Ward


>From: "Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
>To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
>Subject: Strike Rail question
>Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 19:29:15 -0600
>
>Original poster: "Mccauley, Daniel H by way of Terry Fritz 
><twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <daniel.h.mccauley-at-lmco-dot-com>
>
>
> >
>Why is the strike rail open-ended on a tesla coil???  Does it screw up the
>coupling of the primary/secondary if done this way?
>
>Also, how close to the primary should this thing be.  Can it just be one or
>two inches above it?
>
>
>Thanks
>Dan