RE: [TCML] Sculpture with Tesla coils

["Jim Mora" <wavetuner@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Mary,

That seems like a great project. The coils would want to be identical and
run 180 degrees out of phase at the primaries. This makes the coils attract
each other and theoretically doubles the voltage of a single coil and would
gladly be attracted to the center pole. The pole offers some safety as that
is where the discharges will target.

I have some question that in spite of the polycarbonate (how thick is it?)it
may be advisable to create a neatly made wire mesh, grounded Faraday cage.
Other opinions wanted on this issue.

Where are you located? The new coil at Griffith Park Observatory, Los
Angeles, is along your idea sans bipolar coils. There is also a single coil
at Fry's in Fremont (near San Francisco).

If you plan to invest a fair amount of money which is likely, it may be
worth traveling to LA to see the coil and have a quick holiday.

The group can chime in as to where coils similar to your conception, though
will be likely be singles are located. The center ground would be very cool.
The arcs would be brighter as the bolts will mostly be "Power Arcs".

Best luck on your Project!
Jim Mora
Ojai, Ca.

 


-----Original Message-----
From: tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Mary Jane Mansfield
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 11:47 AM
To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [TCML] Sculpture with Tesla coils

Hello Tesla coilers - 
I am an artist using water and electricity to create sculpture. Often using
light bulbs under water in buckets and jars. There is a new concept I have
in mind that I would love to bring to life. 
This will require building or buying 2 Tesla coils capable of generating 4
to 5 foot arcs. The coils would be in a glass house. (Likely to be
constructed with SnapGlasT patent-pending
polycarbonate glazing panels lightweight for rapid assembly and less
fasteners. SnapGlasT is as clear as glass, but it features 100% UV
protection and is virtually unbreakable.) 
The piece is designed to be built at Franconia sculpture park in MN.
One upgrade to my design would include a safety fence around the glass
house. The park is a family oriented environment where children will be
present. Safety is my #1 concern.
I started a research page to make communicating with you on the message
board more efficient.  
The installation I wish to create is called Tornado Sky: Sunrise. Please use
this link to learn more about the project and research into Tesla coils I
have already done:
http://tornadoskyresearch.blogspot.com/

Although I have considerable knowledge of electrical safety with the work I
do, this will be my first association with high voltage and electronics.
The foremost questions on my mind are as follows;
. Do you feel this concept is possible?
. How much would it cost for the 2 Tesla coils:
A - To buy them ready to install, or...
B - To build them?
. If I were to familiarize myself by building a small Tesla coil over the
next couple of months, would it be reasonable to believe I could build them
myself by next summer?
. I have read the Tesla coil safety info online. Is there a formal training
coarse available for high voltage safety certification?

Thank you in advance for your consideration in this matter. Your assistance
will be an invaluable resource to me in generating a budget and project
proposal. 
The submission deadline is February 13 2010.
Best regards, 
Mary Jane



      
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