Re: Coiling problems

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Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com> 


Air core transformers will not operate on the 60 Hertz from your neon
transformer.  You need both a capacitor and primary coil which form a "tank
circuit" oscillator.  Along with a spark gap the oscillator will power your
Tesla air core resonance transformer to high voltages.

If you don't know what an oscillator is, I strongly suggest you get some
help before you start working with high voltages which could injure or kill
you.  If you have no experience with high voltages never work alone.

If you can contact a local ham radio operator he may be of great assistance
with your project and perhaps could suggest some good reading before you
start soldering.

Dr. Resonance

Resonance Research Corporation
E11870 Shadylane Rd.
Baraboo   WI   53913
 >
 >  > Be sure to use a protection circuit between your NST
 >  > and the primary spark
 >  > [...] Terry Fritz from this list can
 >  > provide you with an excellent protection circuit for
 >  > your NST.
 >
 > What is a 'protection circuit'?
 > How do I contact Terry?
 >
 >  > Be sure to sand and seal the PVC tubing with 3 coats
 >  > of insulation before
 >  > winding.  You can use Glytal (electric motor rewind
 >  > shop) or polyethylene to
 >  > seal the tube from moisture absorption.
 >
 > I used a sort of polymer around the secondary (The
 > PVC)
 > for heat protection and I sealed its ends with ducked
 > tape. I hope that is sufficient.
 >
 >  > A capacitor, spark gap, and primary coil are
 >  > necessary to form the
 >  > oscillator circuit.
 >
 > What is an oscillator circuit and why do I have to use
 > a capacitor?
 >
 >
 > Best wishes
 > Nir (NOT NEAR) Weingarten
 > Israel
 >
 >
 >