Re: MMC wiring

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Original poster: "Terry Fritz" <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>

Hi Chris,

At 08:07 PM 2/24/2003 -0800, you wrote:
>Ok, I want to make sure I'll do this right the next time so I won't repeat 
>the same mistake over, and over etc. What is the best way to wire two 
>strings of MMCs together? I'm thinking the simplest way would be to solder 
>a wire across the end leads, then solder the wires that go to the primary 
>and spark gap onto those new connections. Would this work? Is there a 
>better (not overly expensive) way?
>
>-Chris

I use brass straps as shown at:

http://hot-streamer-dot-com/TeslaCoils/MyCoils/BigCoil/big-MMC.jpg

A hobby shop item.

Cheers,

         Terry