RE: Coating theISG PIRANHA S secondary

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Original poster: "WIZZARD" <pbobyk@xxxxxxxxxxxx>

Dave Small

Sclairpipe or similar HDPE ( High Density Polyethylene Pipe ) is what I use
as a transport case when moving my coil from one location to another. The
pipe also doubles as an insulator for the primary. The pipe also protects
the secondary from scratches.

8" IPS DR9 pipe is 1" thick and fits nicely over a 6" OD secondary.
12" IPS DR17 pipe fits my 10" secondary.

To keep the secondary sparks away from the primary and secondary I use a 1"
HDPE disc 3" greater in diameter than my torrid.

Peter Bobyk

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Subject: Re: Coating theISG PIRANHA S secondary

Original poster: Davetracer@xxxxxxx


Terry, I read your description of coating your secondary, and I got
to thinking.

I was by Home Depot ("The choice of Tesla Coilers") the other day,
and they have a variety of materials, including various plastics. I
happen to know from direct experience that some of the 1/8" plastics
hold up pretty well as capacitors under a 12 Kv transformer.

What I'm wondering is this: If a more malleable plastic was used, and
rolled right onto the secondary, it could easily form 1/2 an inch or
an inch of insulation. It could also be glued along the way, forming
a pretty solid chunk of plastic.

The question is: Would this do any good whatsoever?

     Just a suggestion to toss into the pool.


     -- thanks,

     Dave Small