Re: Lighting Incandescent &fluorescent tubes with TC's

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

 > I understand that you can light fluorescent bulbs with
 > tesla coils without direct contact.  How is it best to
 > try this?
	With due respect for the coil's dangers.

 > What type of bulb do you use (wattage, style, size)?
	Start small, work up.
	Usually linear, as opposed to circline, or
	'u tube' (bugzapper style).

 > How close should you have the bulb and how far away will it
 > light?

	Depends on power of coil, etc.

 > Also does it need to be grounded or connected to anything?
	It doesn't 'need' to be.  It can HELP to ground,
	or have capacity areas, etc.
	Likely  works as well or better 'sub breakout':
	The sparks 'rob' energy/power that COULD be
	lighting the lamp.
	The lamp may not light to full brilliance...

 > Also, I remember some postings about using incandescent bulbs
 > and lighting them with TC's.  How well does this work?
	Tesla used to do it.
	Less popular these days.

 > And again, what's  the best way to go about it (bulb style,
 > grounding).
	Incandescent bulbs require more current.  Tesla lit
	them off closed loops, essentially, remotely mounted
	secondaries to the coil's main secondary, working as
	a primary.  (GAD.  That is convoluted... 8)>>)

 > Does the bulb have to be in direct contact with the toroid,
	Usually not.  Might make some experiments.  Tesla
	mounted them remote.

	('most' incandescent lamps have an inert gas
	backfill (Ar?)  THIS will produce a blueish glow
	streamers inside, independent of lighting the filament.)

 > or at a distance?
	best
	dwp

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