Re: [TCML] Tesla coil advice

[resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

Let me do some more experiments this summer and then I will have a better
answer.

DC



> Hi DC,
>
> 3 to 8 inch should not be off by 0.65. I understand not everyone
> achieves the stated length for several reasons, but 0.65 in this range
> seems really strange. Maybe getting back to John's original 1.4 x
> sqrt(W) equation. The small coils I was talking about are these little
> 1" and 2" diameters types as is the size of Ben's coil who posted this
> thread.
>
> In the transformer section of Javatc, there is a spark length output.
> These values are John Freau's equation with your K factors added (I
> believe using John's last 1.7 x sqrt(W) value. Your K factor is 0.85 for
> 10" and below. I think maybe we should further look at adding K factors
> for coils of small diameter. Have any thoughts on that?
>
> Take care,
> Bart
>
> resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>>
>> Yes, the 3-8 inch dia size.
>>
>> DC
>>
>>
>
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