RE: [TCML] MMC problems

[Christopher Karr <chriskarr4@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Cole,

I take it you're using the resistors in question to drain the capacitors. May I ask the value, wattage rating (so I can determine physical dimensions and, therefore,  voltage stand-off) and number in parallel/series per capacitor, as well as the number of capacitors in series and voltage of the transformer?

If I were to make a guess, I'd say that your resistors are fried or are of too low a value. Considering that your tank circuit worked seamlessly, earlier, I'd have to assume it's the former issue I mentioned.

I'll PM my E-mail address for Skype/Windows Live Messenger, should you like to contact me via either for one-on-one troubleshooting.

 - Christopher

> Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:52:16 -0300
> From: jordancole@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [TCML] MMC problems
> 
> i recently tested my MMC and spark gap and it worked fine, but after i  
> tried it a second time i had small sparks all along my resistors for  
> two seconds before i shut it off and now i doesn't work at all. When i  
> start the transformer initially i get a small spark across the middle  
> resistor and then nothing.
> 
> Will you please help me?
> 
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