Lighting Incandescent &fluorescent tubes with TC's

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

Hello, I'm reposting as it did not show up.
      I have had my first coil up and running a few weeks now and have 
recently asked about output on it, in another posting (coil running, but 
issues).  Anyway, I have been interested in the lighting aspect of these 
coils.
      I understand that you can light fluorescent bulbs with tesla coils 
without direct contact.  How is it best to try this?  What type of bulb do 
you use (wattage, style, size)?  How close should you have the bulb and how 
far away will it light?   Also does it need to be grounded or connected to 
anything?
      Also, I remember some postings about using incandescent bulbs and 
lighting them with TC's.  How well does this work?  And again, what's the 
best way to go about it (bulb style, grounding).  Does the bulb have to be 
in direct contact with the toroid, or at a distance?
      Thought I would ask some questions about this before attempting 
anything, since this is my first coil.  Any help you can give would be 
appreciated.

Thanks, Brad Kretzmeier