Re: Hello again / New MOT coil (fwd)

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Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2007 09:41:12 -0700 (PDT)
From: G Hunter <dogbrain_39560@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Hello again / New MOT coil (fwd)

Yes, I'm using the Mk III design with resistor output
and no charging choke.  This fires a single, static
sucker gap sitting atop a powerful vacuum cleaner
blower.

YT,

Greg

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> Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:52:11 -0400
> From: Jason Johnson <jasonmsusolar@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: Hello again / New MOT coil (fwd)
> 
> Greg,
> 
> In your diode friendly design, are you using the
> Mark III circuit shown on
> your website? Also, what kind of spark gap setup are
> you using with this
> power supply?
> 
> Thanks,
> Jason
> 
> On 7/19/07, Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> >
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> > Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:31:05 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: G Hunter <dogbrain_39560@xxxxxxxxx>
> > To: Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: Re: Hello again / New MOT coil (fwd)
> >
> > Thanks for all the info.  I'm both pleased and
> > impressed you made it work using the low-voltage,
> > high-current AC approach.  I avoided this route so
> I
> > wouldn't have to deal with the problems you seem
> to
> > have solved.
> >
> > My level shifter had diode issues too at first,
> but I
> > was able to solve the problems quickly, and now my
> > diode strings have an indefinite life span.  I
> built a
> > second such coil and power supply for a friend,
> and
> > his exhibited the same reliability.  In other
> words, I
> > was able to make it work more than once.  I was so
> > confident about diode life, I sent him on his way
> with
> > no spares.  I don't think he'll need them.
> >
> > Nothing against level shifters, but I'm always
> looking
> > for a cheaper, easier way to use MOTs.  A 100%
> > silicon-free TC intrigues me, especially with so
> many
> > coilers going the opposite direction.  A 4200vac
> > MOT-powered, spark gap coil seems like a
> throwback.
> > That appeals to me.  If I ever get my workshop
> built,
> > I'll have to give it a try.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Greg
> >
> >
> 
> 
> 



       
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