Re: Primary tank cables

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Original poster: "Gerry Reynolds" <gerryreynolds-at-earthlink-dot-net> 

Just retune it and see if it makes a difference.

GerryR

 > Original poster: "Ian McLean" <ianmm-at-optusnet-dot-com.au>
 >
 > Hi Coilers,
 >
 > I have just replaced my inadequate cabling on my primary tank circuit for
 > something a little more suitable.  It is not ideal because it is not
 > insulated for high voltage, but much better than it was.
 >
 > I am now using 50mm^2 double insulated 600V power cable.  Thick orange
stuff
 > close to an inch thick with the insulation, and quite heavy too.  I have
 > been led to believe this cable is used for welding cable.  There are a
*lot*
 > of strands of reasonably fine copper in the cable, so much better current
 > carrying capability than I had.
 >
 > It has improved my output quite substantially.  However my question is,
how
 > does this affect tuning?  I don't believe I am correctly tuned anymore.  I
 > am wondering wether getting better power transfer would cause the  need to
 > move in or move out the primary tap point, i.e. does better power transfer
 > increase or decrease the resonant frequency of the pirmary circuit ?  I
have
 > heard it can and does sometimes make a difference.
 >
 > Rgs
 > Ian
 >
 >