Re: Primary Question & Resistors Wanted

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Original poster: "resonance" <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx>



Scrap wire pri is always best for the initial testing.

I have some of the filter resistors --- contact me off-list.

Dr. Resonance



> You guys are great about giving me outstanding insight and advice 
> about tesla coils. My son and I are really enjoying this learning expidition.
>
> I was wondering if anyone has a couple of 1K ohm 100 watt resistors 
> for sale? Digikey will sell me only a minimum of ten. I only need 
> two for my terry filter.
>
> Also, I built my primary today for my 9kv, 60ma nst. The specs for 
> the primary are as follows: Radius is 3" to 12". Wire size is #4 
> solid copper. Distance between turns is 0.5". Number of turns are 
> 11. Do these specs look correct for my size tesla coil?
>
> Once again thank you for making tesla coiling a fun and rewarding proposition.
>
> Sincerely,
> Jim