Re: potential gain vs. power in TC systems

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Original poster: "D.C. Cox" <resonance@xxxxxxxxxx>


I don't know for sure but think it might be related to the high peak 
currents involved in the larger units.  This could relate to 
"effective loading" capacitance and inductance values but I have not 
explored this factor in detail.

Dr. Resonance


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Subject: Re: potential gain vs. power in TC systems


> Original poster: "Gerry  Reynolds" <gerryreynolds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Hi DC,
>
> Curious as to why 1400 to 1600 turns isn't optimum with PIG 
> power??  Why does the TC care what the power source is??
>
> Gerry R.
>
>
>
> > Original poster: "D.C. Cox" <resonance@xxxxxxxxxx>
> >
> > Most systems respond favorably with a 1,400 to 1,600 turn 
> > closewound secondary inductor running with NST power 
> > supplies.  Systems with pole xmfrs work favorably with a 1,000 to 
> > 1,200 turn sec. inductor.  Tesla coils like a lot of "power" for 
> > good spark output.  John Freau's equation works well to predict this behavior.