Re: [TCML] Strike rings - to use or not to use

[Bill Lemieux <gomezaddams@xxxxxxxxx>]

That is an absolutely gorgeous looking coil.

I like the idea of using conductive UHMW - where do you find it?  I'm  
stunned that the resistance is that low.  Most carbon-impregnated  
plastics are fairly resistive.

On Dec 31, 2007, at 8:45 AM, Harold Weiss wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Here is my design that I came up with in 2004.  It uses 3/4" UHMW PE  
> and has the primary machined into the the top.  The black strike  
> rail is conductive UHMW and measures 8 Ohms from end to end, and is  
> grounded in the center of the rail.  The acyrlic cover prevents  
> things from falling into the primary, yet it is fully tapable from  
> below.  The secondary is a 4.5:1 aspect 6" of 24 ga wire with a 24"  
> toroid.
>
> http://www.tb3.com/tesla/ch2004/pages/IMG_4911.htm
>
> I have only had the coil in operation for first light at Cheesehead  
> 2004. On the trip home the secondary rubbed on something and damaged  
> the secondary, and I've never rebuilt.  I need to get sparking again!
>
> David Weiss
>
>
>
> > Hi Kurt,
> >
> > That's a very nice acrylic setup! I like how you've made the disc  
> > part of your support structure.
> >
> > I also use an acrylic disc over my 4.5"diam. coils primary. It's  
> > not pretty like yours. I simply set it down on top of the runners.  
> > Seems like some of us are doing much of the same things these days.
> >
> > Take care,
> > Bart
>
>
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