RE: [TCML] Switching on...

["Stephen J. Hobley" <shobley@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks - should I use 1/4" PVC disks to elevate the secondary?

Steve

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Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 10:16 PM
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Subject: Re: [TCML] Switching on...

Keep your variac at 35% or less until you find the proper pri tuning tap
point for best resonance.

UNPLUG the power every time you touch the primary tap to move it.

After finding the best tune point, then do the sec elevation in 1/4 inch
increments until you find the best coeff. of coupling for max spark
output.

Then, crank up the variac to full power and enjoy.

Dr. Resonance





On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 6:57 PM, Stephen J. Hobley <shobley@xxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

> OK let's jump forward about 3-4 days...
>
> I've got everything wound, tuned, gapped, polished and ready to go.
>
> I'm wheeling my creation out to the garage, all the electronics are
> safely put away and the cat is locked in the shed. (Should I be
worried
> about the overhead door motor / control box??)
>
> I've got my fingers ready to give the variac a good ol' twist...
>
> What should I know about starting up a TC for the first time?
>
> Steve
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