Re: Newbie JAVATC question

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

Jack,

Many use a value of Cp = 1.6 * Cres on a static spark gap system (Cres is
the resonant cap for your transformer power source).  This value is reported
in JAVATC and is refered to as the static gap LTR value .  You could use any
other value and simply input the value you choose.

Gerry R


 > Original poster: Phlunktfysics101-at-aol-dot-com
 >
 > I'm trying to figure the correct dimensions of my coil on JAVATC.  In the
 > "PRIMARY" parameters section it asks for Primary Capacitor (uF).  Does
 > anybody know a formula to calculate this?  I'm using 50' of 0.25" copper
 > tubing coiled in flat spiral form with 1/2" spacing between turns, approx
 > 11 turns.
 >
 > Thanks!
 > Jack
 >
 >