Re: [TCML] using larger secondary wire for the base

[Scott Bogard <teslas-intern@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yes, that is what I had in mind, just not as many turns.  Very nice 
stuff by the way.

Scott Bogard.

bunnykiller wrote:
> Hey Scott
>
> On my BIGPIG Coil ( secondary) I have about 40 turns of #10 THHN solid 
> copper on the lower end. I terminate the secondary to an RF ground via 
> a thru wall insulator ( home made) going below the "deck" of the setup.
>
> see this page for pictures
>
>    http://members.cox.net/bunnikillr/bigpig.html
>
> site isnt up to date ....  eventually I will update but not yet
>
> Scot D
>
>
>
> Scott Bogard wrote:
>
>> Hey all,
>>     Quick question, I was trying to figure out a better way to attach 
>> my secondary to my ground and I thought of an idea.  Basically there 
>> is a danger of snapping off the secondary wire if I solder a heavier 
>> cable directly to the thin 22 AWG wire, unless I wrap a few turns of 
>> the heavier wire around the base and secure it so that I can solder 
>> them together and have no fear of the joint breaking in case 
>> something gets jiggled.  Is this a bad idea, I don't really see how, 
>> but I've never heard of anyone actually doing this.  Assuming I use 
>> two turns or so the inductance change should be negligible.  Thanks.
>>
>> Scott Bogard.
>>
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