Re: First Small Coil Suggestions?

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Original poster: "Daniel McCauley by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <dhmccauley-at-spacecatlighting-dot-com>

If you live in an apartment, a solid state tesla coil would be the perfect
choice - especially if you are looking for a table top unit.
No need for an RF ground, puts out little EMI compared to a conventional
tesla coil, and is much less mechanically demanding than a conventional tc
although the electronics part of it is a little more complicated, but not
too difficult if you follow some simple solid state tc plans already on the
internet.

Check out my table top solid state tesla coil at:   www.spacecatlighting-dot-com

Dan



> Ian
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> I live in an apartment as well. Whatever coil you make, find a way to RF
> ground it away from the mains. And be careful of what water and sewer
pipes
> use. I can't run my 1000 w coil in my home - disrupts everything.
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>  A 15/20 is bit much to haul around, and if you use it will need a larger
> cap to handle the over voltage I recommend Geek caps for this,
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> string to deal with the over voltage.
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> I have a 12x12x6" high 250 w unit (twin 5kv/25s) with a 2.5" x 12"
> secondary. What keeps it small are two 4" x 1" 10kv .01mf caps (a lucky
ebay
> find). - size matters. I use a 4.5" helical primary of 5 turns of 1/4
refer
> tubing.
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> Be sure to install an EMI filter between the NST and the mains. And build
a
> protection circuit.
>
> Gary VP
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>  -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2002 8:23 PM
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> Subject: First Small Coil Suggestions?
>
> Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
> <tesla-at-ian-dot-org>
>
> I am interested in putting together my first coil, but I live
> in an apartment and it needs to be small.  Plus, I'd like
> something compact that is easy to take around and show off. :-)
>
> Can anyone reccomend a tabletop sized coil for a first
> time coiler?  I have a 15/20 NST on hand, but limited
> space to work.
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
> Ian Smith
> www.ian-dot-org
> www.sportsmogul-dot-com
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