Re: [TCML] Switching on...

["DC Cox" <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

PVC, acrylic, or wood all work equally well.  If wood is used, final spacer
should be varnished with AC-43 or orange shellac.

Dr. Resonance




On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 8:36 PM, Stephen J. Hobley <shobley@xxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

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