RE: [TCML] My Tesla Coil is operational!

["Dave Halliday" <dh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

In for a penny; in for a pound!

Congratulations and welcome to a rather interesting group of people...


Dave

> -----Original Message-----
> From: tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx 
> [mailto:tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Scott
> Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 12:12 PM
> To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [TCML] My Tesla Coil is operational!
> 
> Hey there everyone,
> 
> After 5 months of working weekends and $350, my Tesla Coil is complete
> and running great.  Just wanted to give a special thank you to
> everyone on the list, especially those who have helped me along the
> way.  To name a few users:
> Bartb ,
> Ed Phillips,
> david baehr,
> Henry Hallam,
> huil888,
> G Hunter,
> Mddeming,
> Lau, Gary,
> McCauley, Daniel H,
> Frank,
> Dave Halliday,
> Bunnykiller,
> FIFTYGUY,
> have all helped along the way.  Sorry if I missed anyone, as my
> questions on the list were always met with good responses.  I couldn't
> have done it without you guys.
> 
> As for the final specs:
> -Sparks length is about 12 inches, 14 when hitting a grounded target.
> -9kv, 30ma neon transformer with Terry Filter
> -0.0094uF capacitor bank
> -Multiple copper pipe static spark gap
> -10 primary windings on the primary (0.25" pipe with 0.25" spacing)
> -2 ft tall secondary winding, about 1000 turns
> -15 inch wide Al duct topload
> -EMI filter with standard 120v wall power
> 
> I will be posting picture links today when the lighting gets good, and
> a video on uTube.  Email me off list if you would like high resolution
> pictures.
> 
> My work has paid off well, and I'm already getting ready for my next
> coil: bigger, louder, and more power!
> 
> Thanks again Tesla List.
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