Re: [TCML] first coil help

[Jim Lux <jimlux@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

bartb wrote:
> Actually, hit the hardware store. Precut tubing 1.25" in diameter about 
> 3" long. Nice edge, perfect, and ready to go (no cutting required).

As tubing chunks, or slip/sweat on couplings for 1" pipe?

 I
> also would use pipes rather than bolts simply due to better thermal 
> dissipation. But Scott is correct that 2 bolt types can work ok (not 
> wonderful, but ok). Your better off however with something in the 
> neighborhood of 1" diameter pipes with a good fan (my opinion).

I'd agree.. 3/4" is more common, but bigger diameter is better.  I 
actually use 3 pieces, because you can then fix the two with the wires, 
and have just the one in the middle movable to adjust the gap.


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