Re: remote location of NSTs - away from coil base?

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Original poster: Gomez Addams <gomezaddams@xxxxxxxxx>


On Sep 3, 2006, at 1:28 PM, Tesla list wrote:

> Original poster: "resonance" <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Avoid using coax for any HV leads with either pole xmfrs or nsts.
> It can produce incredible capacitive resonance effects where you
> don't want them --- in your power supply.  Coax is great for DC but
> not the best idea for AC.
>
> We used coax once with a pole xmfr and the resonance effect
> (Blumlien effect) was so powerful the spark was jumping 16 inches
> across at 14.4 kV bushing on the pole xmfr to get to ground.

I thought the Blumlein (transmission line voltage reversal) effect
has to do with the spark gap firing.  How would it matter whether the
lines are carrying AC or DC then?

> Use silicone GTO neon sign xmfr wiring (local neon shop) with 2
> leads to send your power over to the base of your oscillator.

Much more expensive, and how do I keep secondary strikes out of that
wire?  That's why I wanted to use coax.

> It's also nice to use a pair of 25 Amp Supercons (DigiKey
> Electronics) plugs and matching receptacles to terminal the leads

Are those the high current Superior Electric connectors?  I don't see
them listed at DigiKey, not finding them with searches there - got a
part #? Not that I'm likely to use them, I remember them being very
expensive.

> --- this allows you to rapidly plug/unplug your power leads into
> the oscillator base.

I had planned to make my own HV connectors, but that design wouldn't
work with silicone or other soft-insulation wire - works best with
solid-poly coax core.

Why bother with a 25 amp connector for the HV leads?