Re: New coil not working...

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

You can run in classrooms but keep your runtimes short, ie, 15-20 sec. per
burst.

After running use a window fan to blow the O3 out of your area.

A variac is a variable autotransformer, 0-120 VAC input, and usually 0-120
VAC or 0-140 VAC output.  It allows initial tuning at low power settings.

Dr. Resonance

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E11870 Shadylane Rd.
Baraboo   WI   53913
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Subject: Re: New coil not working...


 > Original poster: "Greg McCoy" <gemccoy-at-nbnet.nb.ca>
 >
 > Thanks, all, I got my caps in parallel today and they now fill with
 > electricity when turned on. I haven't had a real chance to tune it, and it
 > would also be futile, as until next wednesday it is in the school (of
course
 > with no suitable ground). But after that I will have to give it another
go.
 >
 > I really hate to be stupid, but what is variac?
 >
 > Oh, and what about O3 poisoning? I was doing some research and found out
 > it's quite dangerous in high concentrations. After running my coil for a
few
 > seconds the smell is quite strong. Do Tesla Coils produce enough ozone to
be
 > dangerous in that sense? should I only be running it in a well-ventelated
 > area?
 >
 > Thanks Again,
 > Greg
 >
 >
 >