Re: mini coil update

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Original poster: "Malcolm Watts by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <m.j.watts-at-massey.ac.nz>

Hi Steven,

On 7 Nov 2002, at 17:02, Tesla list wrote:

 > Original poster: "Steven Ward by way of Terry Fritz 
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <srward16-at-hotmail-dot-com>
 >
 > Hello,
 >
 > I have now finished the coil to the point of where i want it.  I love
 > having a coil that only weighs about 10 pounds!  So finishing it didnt
 > really give any better sparks than when in lash up mode.  I would have to
 > say that my maximum lenght is 12".  I think that this is the longest arc so
 > far for the competition using the France 4020SE.  I should be able to get
 > pics soon but im not sure.  Also, i completed the 5 minute run!  It really
 > seemed like forever!  The transformer coils were hot, the core warm.  The
 > caps were cold as far as i could tell.  The spark gap wasnt as hot as i
 > expected.  The wiring got a little warm.  This little coil is really nice
 > to have around.
 > I cant always run the big coil because i have to go outside with it.  And
 > the VTTCs are fun but i still like the convetional coil.  So this little
 > guy hits the spot!  I cant wait to give my anatomy class (i know, has
 > nothing to do with electricity, but the teacher wants to see it) a cool
 > little demonstration with the mini coil, and my VTTCs.  The specs are the
 > same as i gave in my previous email.  If anyone has questions about
 > specifics, let me know!

Just one. Is the transformer modified or standard?

Regards,
Malcolm