Re: splicing magnet wire

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Original poster: "Bart Anderson" <tesla111-at-sbcglobal-dot-net> 

Hi Bart A.,

This is the other Bart A. I may have to reference myself as Bart B. from 
now on. Oddly, I also ran into this name thing at work. Two of us have the 
same first and last names. Since my middle initial is B, I go by Bart B. at 
work.

Anyway, I have the same question as Gerry. Why the top 1/3? This would 
create a possible point of breakout. Any flaws in the workmanship will 
worsen the effect.

Also for Steve, when I've spliced, I typically perform a silver solder 
connection cutting the ends at an angle so there is the least amount of 
excess solder and a large surface area for joint strength. I also sand the 
solder joint to a nice smooth finish. Obvious care must be taken to prevent 
stressing the joint, but if done correctly, it will hold up the life of the 
coil assuming a nice coating is used.

Take care,
Bart B.

Tesla list wrote:

>Original poster: "Gerry Reynolds" <gerryreynolds-at-earthlink-dot-net>
>Hi Bart,
>
>Interesting,  I would have thought the splice would want to be in the bottom
>1/3 of the winding where the voltage is lower and corona is less of a
>problem.  Please share your thinking here.
>
>Gerry R.
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> > Original poster: "BART" <BAPLATING-at-TDS-dot-net>
> >
> > Steve,
> > Iwould go for the top 1/3 of the winding.
> >
> > Bart A.
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> >  > Original poster: "steve" <steve_vance-at-cablelynx-dot-com>
> >  >
>  If I go this route I will have
> >  > one splice at about 1/3 the winding length. Would it be better to place
> > the
> >  > splice near the bottom or the top of the coil?
> >  >
> >  > Thanks for any input,
> >  >
> >  > Steve Vance
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