Re: New to tesla coils

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Original poster: sean <sean-at-nc.rr-dot-com> 

I will try to build thegeekgroup's bucket cap, and maybe later get mmc.

I have no idea where to get a variac, so I'm probably not going to get
one.  What is the purpose of the lightbulb in series with the
transformer?  Does it protect it?

Also, is a filter absolutely required?  I looked at the Terry gap, is
there an easier way?

I'm going to make a static gap with a bunch of copper tubes (adjustable)

I'll probably make a torroid from aluminum dryer duct.

I will probably try to make the primary adjustable.  What size copper
tubing is best?

For the secondary a 4" pvc tube, what type of glyptal should I use?
Also, is there an alternative to ac-43 (they seem to be located in New
Jersey)

Ok, I am bidding on a transformer on ebay, 12kv 60ma as brooksshaman
(please don't bid on it)

Am I forgetting anything?

Any other info is greatly appreciated as well.  Thanks for all the
replies.

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sean <sean-at-nc.rr-dot-com>