Re: [TCML] Video of my coil

[futuret@xxxxxxx]

 Brandon,

Just to clarify......

What I was getting at below is the question of whether the
spark length is being limited by the power supply or by
the toroid.  I would expect sparks to be able to reach 
to 3.4X the toroid diameter assuming sufficient input 
power.  If the input power is not sufficient, then increasing 
toroid size might not help much for getting longer 
sparks, (but can possibly help some).

John

 


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: futuret@xxxxxxx
To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Fri, Jul 9, 2010 4:42 pm
Subject: Re: [TCML] Video of my coil


Brandon,

Looking good.  Good spark action and good sound,  nice innovative coil design 

appearance.  Regarding spark lengths, I think you said you're using
a 4.5" x 18" toroid?  This should be able to give at least 60" sparks
or so I would think.  Have you measured the spark length by placing a metal
object to the side of the coil and letting the spark hit it?  (a metal
step-ladder works well for this.)  I forget what size power supply

you're using....?  (15/60 NST, or multiple NST's?)

John



 
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