Re: [TCML] Primary to Strikerail arc.

["DC Cox" <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I neglected to mention:  Be sure to connect these to your RF ground, not the
house (mains) ground.

Dr. Resonance

On Mon, May 5, 2008 at 3:07 PM, DC Cox <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> A tapped primary coil acts like an auto-transformer (variac effect).  3-4
> turns outside the tap may resonate to more than double the supply
> potential
> from your nst.  If your tuning is all finished, remove turns beyond your
> pri
> tap and this arcing will cease.  These effects are common especially in
> coils that have 3-6 turns beyond the pri tap.
>
> Another tip is to make three 120 degrees strike points, usually just some
> stiff coat hanger wire mounted to small wood blocks, that can be moved
> around the coil.  Make the sharp point on the end of the coat hanger
> approx
> 2 inches above the primary height, and usually set them 2-3 inches
> horizontal distance from the primary.
>
> I connect mine together with small bananna plugs and receptacles.  If you
> use some type of telescopic mechanism, they can be used with most any type
> of coil.
>
> Dr. Resonance
>
>
>
> On Mon, May 5, 2008 at 12:08 PM, Vince D'Amore <teslatech@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi Guys
> >
> >  Yesterday evening I fired up my coil and after about 20 seconds of
> > running I notice a single arc from my primary to strike rail. I did not
> > notice my safety gap fire. My safety is set to approximately 1/4 inch.
> The
> >  distance from my strike rail to primary is about 2 inches. The coil
> > continued to perform very well but should I be concerned about this arc?
> >
> > Vinnie
> >
> > Vinnie
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