Re: Noob Question

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

There are 2 ways to get 1 streamer.
1 = breakout point.
2 = topload terminal geometry that allows a single breakout based on 
voltage where the geometry is consistent.

1 or 2 may not be max sparklength. I've found long streamers with 2 
or 3 breakouts which have been longer than a single streamer 
breakout, and sometimes the opposite. I don't believe streamer length 
is dependent on the number of streamers seen by the eye, but rather 
power in the streamer(s) in the time domain of the streamer.

Take care,
Bart

Tesla list wrote:

> Original poster: "Gerry  Reynolds" <gerryreynolds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> It is not clear to me what the objective is when one wants "one 
> streamer". If it is to get one point for breakout so all the energy 
> is directed in one direction (for that infamous long spark 
> measurement), one can achieve this using a breakout point (such as a 
> thumb tack).
> If it is to get the largest topload possible and still have a 
> breakout then of course a larger toroid is in order.
>
> Gerry R
>
> > 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?