Re: Mini VTTC--Possible tubes?

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

In a message dated 3/5/02 10:16:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
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> Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
> <Fucian-at-aol-dot-com>
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> Hi, 
> I have decided to start a VTTC.I was wondering,what sorta tube is needed?I 
> want the smallest and cheapest possible tube to start with.Can someone give 
> me a list of possible tubes?Or what do i need to look for?
>
> Thanks so much,
> Matt
>
>



Hi Matt,
         Back in the dark ages, (July 1964) Popular Electronics magazine had a
detailed construction article for a mini VTTC using a 6L6 for an oscillator
with a 5Y3 rectifier for power supply. Output is ~13KV with 1" brush discharge
and enough power to run a 1.5" ionic propulsion vane.
When you say "mini" is this the size you are thinking of? I can try to send
plans off-list if you are interested.

Matt D.
G3-1085