Re: tesla history

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Original poster: Mddeming-at-aol-dot-com 

In a message dated 3/28/04 7:58:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
tesla-at-pupman-dot-com writes:
 > Even in more recent times, a Tesla coil demonstrated in
 > "Physics Demonstration Experiments, Vol. II, 1970, Harry Meiners,
 > page 1004", is pushed by a 15kv, 120ma NST and makes 30 inch
 > sparks. It seems like coilers now do much better with such
 > a NST.
 >
 > Godfrey Loudner

Hi Godfrey,
     This is often a shock to many young men, but size isn't everything. 
;-)) In coils used for exhibits, demonstrations, and research, rock-solid 
dependability and longevity are more important than maximizing streamer 
size. Back when Tesla coils were used to power other devices like Xray 
machines, they were even designed not to arc at all!
Materials used today do have much improved electrical properties.
Matt D