Re: [TCML] TC Newbie

[Yurtle Turtle <yurtle_t@xxxxxxxxx>]

I've seen Greg's coil in action, years ago. It was very impressive. I believe he used MGD bottles, which are clear. When I first got into coiling, I built numerous bottle caps, but mine were all amber glass, which ultimately failed. However, they worked just fine until they failed, then they simply cracked or punctured. No exploding shrapnel. I believe Greg is right about using clear glass, and his performance and durability is the proof. Of all the websites I've visited and coils I've seen in action, I'd have to say Greg has cranked out more sparklength with his pig powered Multi-Beer-Bottle cap than just about anyone else I've seen.

Adam

--- On Thu, 12/4/08, Matt <tonedeafmessiah@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Matt <tonedeafmessiah@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [TCML] TC Newbie
> To: "Tesla Coil Mailing List" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Thursday, December 4, 2008, 6:12 PM
> Gregory;
> 
> Thank you very much for a both informative and entertaining
> run down on a
> subject that I have found eye-crossingly confusing to
> research!
> 
> Will be embarking on the construction of my coils and spark
> gap tomorrow, so
> hopefully I will be posting results. I constructed a jacobs
> ladder to
> demonstrate my new obit and managed to give myself a good
> shock through a
> housebrick I was using to hold the antennae up. I think
> there must have been
> moisture in the brick - needless to say marigolds and a
> healthy dollop of
> safety awareness will be applied from now on!
> 
> I'll be sure to check your site,
> 
> -Matt
> 



      
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