RE: [TCML] Filter Choice

["Lau, Gary" <Gary.Lau@xxxxxx>]

The biggest hazard in initial tuning of a TC is that the spark gap width may not be properly set, resulting in too-high voltages, and this is where the use of a Terry filter will save your bacon.  But if you are conscientious about properly setting the gap width before running with a capacitor, you may be OK.  And if you're at all unclear on what it means to properly set the gap, please ask!

Regards, Gary Lau
MA, USA

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> Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 1:20 AM
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> Subject: RE: [TCML] Filter Choice
>
> I understand.  Looks like I need to start gathering parts for the Terry
> Filter.  Taken from what I have seen on ebay, and prices of the components
> on digikey.com, this may be around $50.  Sound right?  Anyway, for the
> purposes of initial tuning, would it be safe to run the coil for quick 5 sec
> intervals to tune it in the meantime?  Does the interfence/kick back build
> up as you run it, or appear at "random".  Thanks for responses so far.
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