Re: wiring for functionality or design

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Original poster: "Barton B. Anderson" <bartb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi Tim,

No electrical advantage that I know of, but as Gary said, eddy losses 
can occur if the cap is too close under the coil. However, for safety 
reasons with kids, just keep the coil out of reach (however you do 
it). There's already been one death of a baby from a coil (special 
circumstances why that occurred that irritates me to even think 
about). Don't take even take the risk. Moving the cap towards the 
center is not the solution.

Take care,
Bart

Tesla list wrote:

> Original poster: Timjroche@xxxxxxx
> fellow members,
>  Is there any electrical advantage, anywhere in the system, to 
> wiring your tank cap so one leg is the adjustable tap of primary? 
> As form follows function, and my function being safety (do not for 
> my personal safety, but those itchy fingers of a 15 month old), my 
> cap ended up being centered under my coil with a nice short 
> connection to inner end of primary. is this bad?
>
> thanxs,
> Tim