Re: [TCML] My 6" Coil

["Phillip Slawinski" <pslawinski@xxxxxxxxx>]

I know for a fact I'm not getting double voltage, and I don't even want
that.  I want more current.  In my other thread I've posted results of a
test I ran this morning.

I've actually got a decent current meter so I can monitor input current.
The problem right now is that I'm going to have to rewire my control
circuitry with 12 gauge stranded.  14 gauge gets awfully warm and 18 gauge
well it starts to melt after a few minutes.

On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 1:38 PM, David Rieben <drieben@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Phil,
>
> Now you're starting to catch on ;^) You're gradually
> getting "the bugs out" and optimizing your coil's per-
> fromance, just like I told you during our phone and
> email  correspondance. However, like a few of the
> other respondants have already implied, I was a little
> shocked that you were feeding your NST 200% line
> voltage. I'm surprisedthat your fuse box circuit breakers
> took it without almost immediately "tripping"! As Ed
> stated, you were not likely obtaining 2x the rated se-
> condary output voltage though as the core of the NST
> would be into some significant saturation at this point.
> However, when you ecxceed the saturation point, the
> current draw DOES tend to go through the roof! Not
> a good thing for your NST or your fuse box.
>
> David Rieben
>
> PS: Did you talk to Cameron yet about your (and his)
> possible trip over my way? Give me a call again.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Phillip Slawinski" <
> pslawinski@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Tesla Coil Mailing List" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 9:38 PM
> Subject: [TCML] My 6" Coil
>
>
>  Just installed a decent sized toroid today, huge improvement.  I'm not
>> finished with the coil yet, but then can you ever really be finished?  I'm
>> getting primary supports machined as well as strike rail supports, and a
>> system to raise and lower the secondary.  I got the insulators for free.
>> The two white round discs are 1/2" PE cutting boards.
>>
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/pslawinski/2617460870/
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