Re: [TCML] SRSG question

["Steve Vance" <steve_vance@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Gary,

I designed the coil with the addition of another NST in mind. The reason I 
didn't build it in it's final configuration Is because I like to tinker and 
change things up. I think I enjoy building as much as running them.

I don't have an extra variac to build a phase controller right now. Seems 
like I remember something about using a fluorescent light to get the phase 
adjustment into the ballpark. I did a search but couldn't find anything. 
Does anyone know where I might find this info?


Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Lau" <glau1024@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Tesla Coil Mailing List" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 8:51 PM
Subject: Re: [TCML] SRSG question


> I think there is no doubt that using an SRSG over a static gap will improve
> performance, at any power level.  Just realize that with an SRSG, when you
> add a second NST, you'll need to double the size of your cap as well in
> order to realize the benefit of the 2nd NST.  And of course, if you 
> increase
> the cap. you'll also need to make changes to the rest of the system in 
> order
> to keep it in tune.  It's not like a static gap where one can just slap on 
> a
> 2nd NST and keep everything else the same.  So you may want to consider 
> the
> final configuration before starting out.
>
> Regards, Gary Lau
> MA, USA
>
> On Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 7:30 PM, Steve Vance 
> <steve_vance@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
>
> > I'm thinking about switching out the static gap on my 12-30 NST powered
> > coil with a SRSG. I still have one sitting around from a  pig powered 
> > coil
> > that I sold years ago.
> >
> > Before I do any swapping I have a few questions about it for the list.
> > Would switching make much of a difference in performance on such a small
> > coil?   If not about what power level does it start to be beneficial? I 
> > ask
> > because I have another 12-30 NST that I plan on paralleling later on.
> >
> > Steve
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