Re: [TCML] New Tesla Coil

[bartb <bartb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yes, .5mm (not .05mm). And yes I did take the enamel into consideration 
(not doing so might cause quite a surprise during that last turn).
Gareth contacted me off list about the 0.5mm wire.

Good catch. Take care,
Bart

Tesla wrote:
> At 03:23 2008-10-08, you wrote:
>
> [snip]
> > I would recommend .05mm bare wire size (minimum). This size requires 
> > a longer secondary for 1200 turns. So, 685.8mm in length and 152.4mm 
> > diameter for a nice h/d ratio (4.5). This will also lower the 
> > frequency from 600kHz down to 230kHz. This will raise Q and will 
> > better handle your 4 MOT system.
> [snip]
>
> Bart, I surmise you meant .5mm bare wire, right?
>
> Your calculation of 1200 x .5 = 685,8mm for the secondary height 
> doesn't make sense unless you have taken the enamel thickness into 
> account.
>
> 1200 x .5 = 600mm for the bare wire size.
>
> Regards
> /Matt
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