RE: [TCML] Question about grounding connection for secondary.

["Lau, Gary" <Gary.Lau@xxxxxx>]

I'm not sure what a center post is.  I typically mount a 1/4-20 nut or threaded insert in the center of a disk at each end of each end of the secondary, which provides both a mechanical and electrical connection.  See www.laushaus.com/tesla/secondary.htm  Is that what you mean?

Regards, Gary Lau
MA, USA

> -----Original Message-----
> From: tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of Vinnie
> Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 4:17 PM
> To: Tesla Coil Mailing List
> Subject: [TCML] Question about grounding connection for secondary.
>
> Hi Guys
>
>  I want to make improvements to my existing secondary before breaking down
> and building a new one.
> Right now basically the magnet wire at the bottom of my secondary attaches
> with a small aligator clip to
> my ground. I was wondering if there are any pros or cons to making a center
> post terminal on the bottom
> of my secondary?  I don't think I have ever seen anyone bring the ground to
> a center post.
> I have seen a couple of examples of the ground terminal to the side of the
> bottom of the secondary.
>  Any advice would be greatly apprieciated.
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Vinnie
>
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