Re: Sparking off the secondary problem (more info)

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Original poster: Yurtle Turtle <yurtle_t-at-yahoo-dot-com> 

I've trashed one of my secondaries many times. All
I've ever done is to CAREFULLY clean the scorched
polyurethane and recoat.

http://www.hot-streamer-dot-com/adam/burnt_secondary.jpg

Adam

--- Tesla list <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com> wrote:
 > Original poster: sean <sean-at-nc.rr-dot-com>
 >
 > I covered the burn spot with electrical tape, This
 > prevented this spot
 > from burning, but it sparked from other places on
 > the secondary.  I
 > might have turned it on when the topload was not
 > connected properly for
 > a few seconds.  Is it possible this would ruin my
 > secondary?  I have put
 > a coat of polyurethane on, should I do this a few
 > times to further
 > insulate it? or should I try to cover the entire
 > thing with electrical
 > tape or "stretch wrap" from office max.
 >
 > Any info greatly appreciated, and thanks for all the
 > info before, it's
 > likely I wouldn't have been able to build it at all
 > without the help!
 >