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RE: [TCML] Primary Coil Copper Saving Idea
Hello Matt, Everyone,
I recommend not buying from SwordandTreasure because their copper prices are not in the range that I would consider acceptable in today's market. They have gone beyond trying to make a profit to the point of ripping people off. You can buy a large spool of essex wire directly from the company for $100, which is about what most of their current prices are, and you will, obviously, get a better deal from the manufacturer than you are from a distributor.
While uniformity and quality are important in Tesla coils, unless you're using heavy build wire, I am sure you can get more-than-adequate insulation that is better than the magnet wire by itself by simply coating the coil in polyurethane.
Keep in mind these are my observations and opinions, so I have no real factual basis, other than EXPERIENCE.
Matt: I appreciate your comment, however blunt it may have been, since it gave me a chance to explain my reasoning.
Have a good day,
Christopher
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> Subject: Re: [TCML] Primary Coil Copper Saving Idea
> Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 15:23:48 -0500
> From: mddeming@xxxxxxx
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> Hi Christopher,
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> "I recommend NEVER buying from 'SwordandTreasure' on eBay or from their store."
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> Why not?
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> "I have not bought wire from them, ever, and? am proud of that fact."
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> Then what is the basis for this pride, ignorance?
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> "Their wire may be Essex, which is good wire, but if you coat your coil in polyurethane the
> wire's enamel will be almost negligible."
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> Are you saying Uniformity and quality are not important in Tesla coils??
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> The advice might be good, but when offering advice, it's usually a good idea to cite some reasons other than lack of personal experience.
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> Matt D.
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