Re: Wire for secondary coil.

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Original poster: "R. Bergmann by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <bergmann_-at-hotmail-dot-com>

I have use parawire in the coil I have now.  It works great.  I ordered a 
custom 3lb roll of natural enameled magnet wire for ~$20 shipped.  I have 
had good results.

R.






>From: "Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
>To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
>Subject: Wire for secondary coil.
>Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 20:00:29 -0700
>
>Original poster: "Steve Lawson by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" 
><slawson-at-basec-dot-net>
>
>         I'm currently winding a secondary coil for my latest Tesla coil, 
>and
>I'm wondering if anyone has ever used magnet wire purchased from a company
>called Parawire (Parawire-dot-com).  They often advertise their wire for Tesla 
>use.
>Their wire is fairly inexpensive especially at auction and I am questioning 
>the
>integrity of the insulation used on this wire.  The general Tesla 
>literature
>suggests it's best to use wire having at least double (heavy) build enamel
>insulation and I'd like input from anyone having knowledge of Parawire 
>wire.
>Lastly, has anyone used single-build enamel coated magnet wire for their
>secondary with good results?  Is it wise?
>
>Sincerely,
>Steve Lawson
>Coiling in South Dakota
>
>
>


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