Re: questions on first tesla coil

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Original poster: "Gerry  Reynolds" <gerryreynolds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi Daniel,

With the TC primary disconnected from the NST output, set the safety 
gap spacing to "just not fire" with the NSTs maximum input voltage 
(ie, 120Vac if plugged directly into the power outlet or 140Vac if 
using a step up variac). Once set, avoid the temptation to widen the 
safety gap in order to get longer sparks.  During TC operation, you 
can widen the main gap until the safety fires occasionally (for static gaps).

Gerry R


> Original poster: "Langer Giv'r" <transworldsnowboarding19@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> how far apart do you think would be a good distance for a safety gap 
> (between 1 electrode and ground) :
>
>              ||------o  o o-----||          safety gap to ground on 9/30 NST
>
> Thanks
> Daniel from Canada