Re: indication of good tuning (fwd)

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Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2007 00:27:38 -0400
From: Slurp812 <slurp812@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: indication of good tuning (fwd)

Thanks, I didn't actually have a # for a starting point for that
particular parameter. I will keep lurking. Hopefully I will be able to
finish my coil in the next few months. Been busy lately...



> For nice sparks and good performance, tune for maximum smoke!  No,
> seriously, tune for best spark length.  Don't overlook coeff. of coupling
> adjustments by raising sec coil.  In many cases max spark length will be
> achieved when sec base winding is elevated 3-5 inches above the horizontal
> pri plane.
>
> With our 18 inch dia sec coil, best performance at 6.5" elevation.  With our
> 24 inch dia. sec coil, best performance is hit at 8.5 inch elevation.
> Experiment with your setup.
>
>
> Dr. Resonance
> Resonance Research Corp.
> www.resonanceresearch.com