Coil Woes

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Original poster: JBarrett-at-trumbullcorp-dot-com 


Hi All,

I have not had much opportunity to work on my coil in the past couple of 
weeks due to work. RATS! Maybe this weekend I can implement some of the 
changes everyone has suggested.

My question today concerns transformer to capacitor match. I input the data 
into three separate programs and got three completely different 
answers.  The values of the transformer are as follows; Input 120 volts 60 
Hz and the output is 12,000 volts at 30-ma. NST. Initially I built an mmc 
of 0.007 uf , 20,000 volts. Several people have suggested that I need a 
0.01 uf cap to power my coil. How is this value obtained?

I currently have four of these identical transformers. I was hoping to get 
this coil to operate using just one and then add the others at a later 
time. Is using an mmc configuration the best way to go or should I purchase 
one or two big caps?

UHMW blocks were used to hold my primary with ABS caps. A couple of posts 
suggested these materials may have conductive properties.  Any thoughts on 
this?

Would Nylon be a better insulator?

Thanks
JIM