Re: [TCML] still stuck at 36"

[DC Cox <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If you throw a variac on the motor, as you adjust the motor speed you will
find other "sweet spots" that occur giving higher output.




On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 6:55 PM, bartb <bartb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Bill,
>
> New gap, so did you adjust the new gap with the transformer out of the rest
> of the circuit? The gap may be too wide and/or the air flow is affecting it.
> The 5 string can be troublesome for the transformer as it is the closest to
> resonance. The 6 string would be healthier for the NST. Double check the NST
> to ensure you can draw an arc from both ends also (to be sure both sides of
> the NST are still functioning).
>
> Take care,
> Bart
>
> Bill Bohn wrote:
>
>> Prior to using the spark gap previously described, I could achieve about
>> 36"
>> with the described gap it went promptly to 40-44 amazing! I am still
>> concerned about the erratic sound of the system as it runs. It is erratic
>> sputtering dad a-dadada- dada -dada da-da ---da daaa-da. NO it's not a
>> song
>> it's what my coil sounds like.
>>
>> I am concerned that the tank is suffering some abuse.  I don't want to
>> start
>> singing the blues trying to find more transformers.
>>
>> I have tried tuning every inch of the primary.  I have adjusted the spark
>> gap every couple of thousandths of an inch.  Thanks much!
>>
>>
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