Hookup Wire

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Original poster: "Dr. Resonance by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com>

Use standard neon sign xmfr high voltage wire from the xmfr to the spark gap
(parallel spark gap to the xmfr).  This is available from neon sign shops
and commonly called GTO wire.

 >From the gap through the caps and the return should be no less than 4 AWG
fine stranded welding cable to handle the large peak high frequency
currents.  A local welding shop can supply this and also crimp on the copper
lugs for you with their special crimping machine.  Keep these wires up in
the air and not near any grounded parts.  If you have to go near a part then
feed the cable through some clear plastic tubing.

Dr. Resonance

Resonance Research Corporation
E11870 Shadylane Rd.
Baraboo   WI   53913


 > One of my friends is making his first coil, and he wants to know what type
 > of wire to use for all the HV hookups (form NST to capacitor, capacitor to
 > primary, ect.)  He is probably going to use a 12/30 or 12/60 NST.  Any
 > recommendations are welcome.