Re: [TCML] newer tesla coil parts

[DC Cox <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Nice construction work.

Both Digi-Key and Mouser usually stock them.  I split mine into two 50 watt,
500 Ohm resistors putting one ahead and one behind the common varister/cap
connections.

D.C. Cox




On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 10:53 AM, Shaun Epp <scepp@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Here are some pictures of my new NST filter.  I ordered parts from digikey
> this time and used the correct values and MOVs( before I was using 3Kohm
> resistors and door knob caps).  It's built so that I can change from 7 MOVs
> per side to 8.  After reading posts on this list, I think I'm going to use
> all 8 for my 12Kv, 60mA NST because it puts out more that 12Kv at 120V in
> and I'm using a variac.  I'm using 50 watt resistors for the 1Kohms, I can't
> get ahold of the 100w versions, does anyone on the list have some for sale?
>
> http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr239/growl99/NSTfilterfront.jpg
>
> http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr239/growl99/NSTfilterback.jpg
>
>
> Question:
> My capacitor bank is currently on 2 boards and I'm going to make a 3rd
> board of CD 942 caps (14 caps 0.15uf in series spaced).  What are other
> coilers using for board to board spacers?, I want to stack them one on top
> of the other, and legs to keep them off of the floor,  right now I'm using
> 1/4 inch nylon bolts with heat shrink tubing over them to strengthen them.
>
> thanks,
>
> Shaun Epp
>
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