Re: TC Question

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Original poster: "Emmett Secrest" <secrest2032-at-msn-dot-com> 

I have gotten several responses to this question and would like to thank 
all of you who provided your input. I think at this point, since I am new 
to this, I will opt to forget having any contact with the TC output until 
such time as I have more experience and knowledge.  Thanks again.

Emmett
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Subject: Re: TC Question

Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" 
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The secondary streamer isn't the problem.  It might give you a small RF burn
but it's the primary coil that's dangerous.

A safe solution would be to put your primary in a circular acrylic "box"
covering the primary coil (after tuning of course).  The cylindrical box
would have a circular side and a top but no bottom.  It would attach to your
upper sub-base unit with some plastic "nubs" which are drilled and tapped
for a nylon fastener.  Four would be enough to hold it securely on the
sub-base assembly.  You would, of course, leave this off until all your fine
tuning is completed, and then replace it.

Keep the primary safe and your overall coil will be safe.

We use this technique when working with small children.  Also, be sure to
keep the power down so you don't scare them (bad dreams later).  They just
love to see neon, argon, and other colorful tubes light up without wires.
Attach some 10 x 10 inch metal "antennas" to one end of the tube and a
ground clip to the other end for maximum range.

Again, start with a small spark 3-4 inches and slowly work up so they don't
get scared.

Your xmfr would match up good with a .006 MFD MMC type cap and perhaps use a
4 inch dia. coil with a 4.5:1 height/dia ratio.  1,200-1,400 sec turns of
#28 or #30 polythermalize magnet wire (heavy armored) would work good for a
small coil.

Dr. Resonance

Resonance Research Corporation
E11870 Shadylane Rd.
Baraboo   WI   53913

  > I am wanting to build a small coil that would be safe to run connected to
  > the supply ground and also safe if someone should come in contact with a
  > streamer. Can someone tell me the power range (ie. volt/amp rating) that
is
  > safe.  I am assuming that there is a point at which they become
potentially
  > lethal and below that point they are safe. I have a 7.5 KV NST I would
like
  > to do something with but I don't know if I can use it for the this type of
  > coil. Thanks in advance for your assistance.
  >
  > Emmett
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