RE: Noob Question

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Original poster: "Lau, Gary" <Gary.Lau@xxxxxx>

Getting multiple streamers where you previously had just one would
suggest that something has improved with the coil - it's more efficient,
or at least it's processing more power.  The way to get back to one
single, but longer streamer is to use a larger topload, one that is as
smooth as you can manage, and of course vary the primary-side tuning to
keep it in tune.  You may need a breakout point.

Regards, Gary Lau
MA, USA

> Original poster: ben eells <squeels2171@xxxxxxxxx>
>
> I've finished my MMC and It has made a significant increase in
> streamer length but I am still having the same problem as stated
> before. The only info I can think to add is that if I leave the coil
> alone for a while, like maybe a day, and I try it again after a long
> rest it will run for quite a while again before the problem starts
> back up. I've had the transformer tested by a professional and there
> didn't appear to be anything wrong with it. I guess I should also
> note that I am now getting multiple streamers instead of just 1. What
> can be done to make the coil produce only 1 streamer again?