Re: Tesla Coil Shunts??(repost)

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Original poster: "Chris Roberts by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <quezacotl_14000000000000-at-yahoo-dot-com>


The primary is wound with 1/4" copper tubing. It rests on a piece of 
painted plywood. It's pretty much just attached right onto the box we had 
for the coil. I would post some pictures of it but I don't know how. I 
haven't seen any arcing or corona between the windings but could it still 
be leaking current?

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Original poster: "Ralph Zekelman by way of Terry Fritz "


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Subject: Tesla Coil Shunts??(repost)


 > Original poster: "Chris Roberts by way of Terry Fritz
"

Chris,
It is unlikely that the cable clamps are the source of your problem.
Please tell us what material is supporting the primary and what
did you wind the primary with? I would not use metal screws or nails
anywhere above the mounting base of the coil. Nylon screws tapped
into the supporting insulation work well.

Ralph Zekelman



-Chris

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