Re: Simple TC questions

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Original poster: "June Heidlebaugh" <rheidlebaugh-at-desertgate-dot-com> 

Let me try to answer your questions in part. ! any transformer has an output
proportional to the turns ratio. In a TC that is your starting point so you
make that ratio as high as practical. Second the transformer has a series
resonant secondary and a parallel resonant primary.this provides resonant
peaking, so you make your Q and insulation the best you can.At resonance
your primary circulates very high current, hundreds of amps so you use large
wire (tubing). The secondary produces high voltage so you use many turns of
insulated or spaced wire that fits within the primary magnetic field with
out arcing within the coil. Hence coated with a ratio to width and
length.Now comes the ART of coil design that is developed by trial and error
and some assistance of computers etc.          Robert   H


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Subject: Simple TC questions


 > Original poster: "Hydrogen18" <hydrogen18-at-hydrogen18-dot-com>
 >
 > I'm wanting to build my first coil, and I have a few questions.  First of
 > all, I understand the principles of a transformer, but is it true tesla
 > coils voltage gain is based on the capacitive reacteance of the main
 > capacitor and toroid? If so why is such a high turn ratio transformer?
 > Next, can I power my with a pulsed 10 kilavolt dc supply(MOT,ballasted
with
 > 1500W heater element) ran through a voltage quadrupler)? Next, I have
 > noticed 2 arrangements for the tank capacitor, one way is with the "tank"
 > capacitor in series with the spark gap and another is with the tank
 > capacitor in paralell with the tank capacitor. I dont understand this at
 > all, can some1 explain it better? Finally, I've decided on a 2 inch
 > secondary, 12 gauge primary, single static spark gap, and a saltwater
 > capacitor(scrounged up tons of glass bottles). The toroid is still under
 > consideration. Did I miss anything and thanks for any help you can give me
 > concerning my questions?
 >
 > ---Eric "Hydrogen18" http://www.hydrogen18-dot-com/
 >
 >