Re: [TCML] Tesla Coil Problem: Capacitors?

[G Hunter <dogbrain_39560@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- Scott <doxiescott@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hey there Telsa List!
> I have been working on my first coil for about 4
> months now and I'm almost
> sure it's one issue away from sparks....
> My problem is a little tricky, so I'm gonna be as
> detailed as possible here
> (sorry for the massive post).
> 
> First off:
> The coil is built around a 10kv 30ma neon sign
> transformer with stupid evil
> GFP: Here's the description from the maker:
>
http://www.jcmimports-prostore.net/servlet/Detail?no=2
> 
> 
> Thanks a lot guys, now let's get this working!
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Scott,

That isn't a neon sign transformer.  It looks like a
solid-state neon power supply.  If I'm correct, it
will not fire a spark gap, nor will it sustain an arc.
 It won't charge up your MMC.  All it can do is light
a neon sign.

Until you fix that, further troubleshooting is moot.

You need a genuine, heavy, bulky, iron-core neon
transformer, preferably without ground fault circuit
interrupter.  I'm partial to "Transco" outdoor-style
NSTs, but any brand will do for starters.

Check e-bay.  No shortage of used 30mA units there. 
The shipping is murder though.

Greg



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