Re: [TCML] Counterpoise Insulation from Ground

[Brandon Hendershot <brandonhendershot@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Greg,
Good looking out, I'll be sure to do that.
And thanks to the rest of you as well. Now I can fire it up with a bit more
peace of mind.
Thanks!
Brandon

On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 7:34 PM, G Hunter <dogbrain_39560@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> It's OK to lay the counterpoise wires directly on the ground or floor.
>  Also, you don't have to use wire--poultry netting or other wire fencing
> works well.  For a cheap & quick ground plane, aluminum foil is hard to
> beat.
>
> Just a quick safety note since you mentioned carpet.  Do your first run in
> low light and inspect the ends of the counterpoise conductors for corona.
>  It'd be a shame if you burned spots on the carpet.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Greg
>
> --- On Fri, 11/26/10, Brandon Hendershot <brandonhendershot@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
> > From: Brandon Hendershot <brandonhendershot@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: [TCML] Counterpoise Insulation from Ground
> > To: "Tesla Coil Mailing List" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > Date: Friday, November 26, 2010, 2:48 PM
> > Hi Guys,
> > Quick question here; Does the counterpoise have to be
> > lifted up off the ground to capacitively couple? Is it
> > alright to let it lay in contact with carpet or a pool
> > deck?
> > If not, is it alright to cut a square out of the center to
> > let it elevate without the coil pinning it down?
> > Thank you much,
> > Have a Happy Thanksgiving,
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